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Top 10 Places In India Struggling With Overtourism

TN Lifestyle Desk, Times Now Digital

Apr 19, 2024

Overtourism

Overtourism

Tourism is an important part of our economy and helps us showcase our heritage and culture. But what happens when tourism starts taking a turn for the worst and starts affecting the locals? Here are 10 places that are struggling with over-tourism in India

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Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Home to one of the seven wonders of the world as well as the rich history of the Mughal empire with Fatehpur Sikri, the city sees a large number of visitors to Taj Mahal, averaging around 10,000-15,000 daily and 70,000 on weekends.

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Darjeeling, West Bengal

The tea capital of India is known for its well-kept tea gardens and beautiful mountains. The hill station is however struggling with the crowds and accommodating the huge numbers means affecting the lives of locals and the quality of forests here.

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Goa

Popular for its beautiful beaches and nightlife, Goa is in a perennial state of overtourism, with throngs of crowds descending to its shores every day. Hence, it is under a constant state of construction that is harming the coastal life of the state.

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Jaipur, Rajasthan

The pink city of India has seen visitors coming in regularly to experience the royal fervour. But this leads to overtourism and overcrowding, which is detrimental to the heritage structures that dot the city.

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Kasol, Himanchal Pradesh

The beautiful valley is known for its breathtaking views and adjacent hills teeming with dense Himalayan vegetation. This area is overrun with spiritualists and nature enthusiasts causing trouble to the flora and fauna there

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Ladakh

Hit movies like 3 Idiots put this destination and its pristine environment on the global map. The union territory, known for its beautiful lakes and mountains is now crowded all months of the year, leading to overtourism.

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Manali, Himanchal Pradesh

It is one of the most picturesque places in India with beautiful landscapes, mountains and greenery. However, with the number of people increasing every year this locale is also bursting at the seams, with an increasing need for construction to accommodate tourists.

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Munnar, Kerela

Munnar, famous for its verdant tea estates and hiking trails, is now overrun with tourists due to which there is immense pressure on natural resources, water levels, boarding facilities, hygiene and sanitation

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Rishikesh, Uttrakhand

As the Yoga Capital of India, there is a lot of pressure on Rishikesh's natural environment, as well as beaches and the forests, which are now teeming with tourists all year around

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

One of India's key spiritual destinations, the, temples and ghats of Varanasi draw huge crowds each day, especially for the evening aartis. This has led to increasing pollution in the river as well as decreasing sanitation in the city

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