Kathua — Travel Guide
Kathua is one of the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The district of Kathua is bound by Pakistan in the south- west, Udhampur in the north- west, Jammu in the west, Doda in the north, Himachal Pradesh in the north- east and Punjab in the south- east. Legend has it that about 2000 years ago, Jodh Singh of the Andotra Dynasty, who was a popular Rajput King, settled here along with his three sons. All the three sons founded three small towns namely, Taraf Manjali, Taraf Tajwal, and Taraf Bhajwal. Together these three towns were known as Kathai by local people and eventually, Kathai became Kathua. The district is considered as one of the most beautiful districts of the state and is popular for various tourist attractions and religious centres. Bani, Panyalag Chandel, Sarthal, Duggan and Bansal are some of the famous tourist spots in the district. The valley of Bani is situated amidst nature and is known for its thick forests, numerous waterfalls, and beautiful meadows.
The best time to visit October to May.
BY FLIGHT
Kathua does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Gaggal Airport.
Kathua - 74 km away
BY TRAIN
You can easily get regular trains to Kathua from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Kathua is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Kathua to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in
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