About 26 kilometres north of Kotli along the Poonch River, Tattapani is the area's most distinctive natural attraction. The sulphur hot springs emerge directly from the riverbank and from rock faces above the water, and bathing pools have been developed where the spring water can be mixed with cooler river water to a tolerable temperature. In winter the springs draw visitors from across Azad Kashmir and beyond — the combination of cold mountain air and steaming mineral water is hard to resist, and local belief holds that the water cures skin conditions and joint ailments.
The setting is scenic: the Poonch flows through a steep-sided valley here, with forested hillsides rising on both sides and the occasional cliff face. There are basic facilities — changing rooms and some food vendors — but this is not a resort. Bring your own towel and be prepared for company on weekends.