experienced in February and March, but are very rare; Kathua does not experience snowfall. Fog and sometimes Smog occur regularly during the winters, especially in January and February. Compared with Jammu, temperatures in Kathua remain fairly lower by 3-4 degrees. December and January can be very cold especially nights, while February to April and October- November remain pleasant and dry. August is generally humid and sometimes very uncomfortable. Winters are also wet due to frequent rains due to western disturbances. Late night thunderstorms are common while May is notorious for heavy dust storms. Tourist attractions Kathua has also many small canals flowing throughout the town. In addition to gardens and canals, the district of Kathua also contains historical landmarks such as Jasrota Fort, Jasmergarh Fort and Bhadu Fort. Transport Kathua is away from Jammu city and from Katra. Interstate and Intrastate road transport is easily accessible due to the close proximity to NH44. Jammu Airport is the nearest major airport with regular flights. The town is connected by Indian railways to all major cities of India. Intra-district transport is also easily available for travelling within the town and surrounding areas. Gallery See also Akhnoor Hiranagar Jammu Jammu Cantonment Jammu tavi Nagrota Samba, Jammu Talab Tillo References External links History of Kathua Official website of District Kathua (J&K) mykathua.com - A web portal about kathua Cities and towns in Kathua district