It is true that sometimes popularity causes more harm than good. in the matter of famous tourist placesThose who are on top for some reason seem to be so. Although these tourist destinations are popular, “they are sinking under the weight of their own prominence,” a report by Fodor’s Travel said.

The California-based online travel information provider has come up with ‘No List 2025’, which mentions 15 destinations around the world, including KeralaThese places, which are highly coveted tourist destinations, are under unsustainable pressure, which is impacting the land and local communities.

God’s own country, Kerala, has always attracted travelers from all over the world. beautiful beaches more bright backwaterHowever, there has been a steady increase in tourism natural disastersParticularly developments that have disrupted natural water flow and increased the risks of landslides.

“In 2023, the state welcomes a record-breaking 21.8 million domestic tourists and 649,057 international tourists – and projections for this year show even higher numbers. “While this has undoubtedly been a boon for Kerala’s economy (tourism currently contributes 10% to the state’s GDP), it has also begun to take its toll on this ancient southern Indian state,” wrote Fodor’s guide. Is.

It adds, “A major factor in these challenges is often the tendency of governments to prioritize visitor experiences over the well-being of local residents.”

Now with the extreme weather conditions, it is really disappointing to visit tourist places packed with people; Sightseeing in towns where the locals are no longer welcoming is disconcerting; And walking through nature full of garbage is disappointing.

Destinations on the No List face myriad challenges – both real and urgent.

International travel guides cite landslides Wayanad And to make the point clear, shrinking lakes and backwaters. “This lack of monitoring has resulted in fatalities. In July, massive landslides hit villages Mundakkai and ChuralmalaTook the lives of more than 400 people. This disaster occurred in an area suffering environmental degradation due to overdevelopment. “Many government reports over the past decade have warned about these dangers, but they have often been ignored.”

Recently, Kerala Tourism Minister, PA Mohammed Riyas admitted that areas of Kerala are “dealing with an influx of people exceeding their capacity, making it a classic example of a place facing the problem of overtourism.”

It added that another major attraction is the Vembanad Lake – the backbone of Kerala’s backwater tourism. “It is shrinking due to floods, illegal construction and increasing and uncontrolled tourism. Designated as a Ramsar site (an internationally important wetland) and one of the largest wetland ecosystems of India, the health of the lake is further threatened by the proliferation of houseboats and resorts.

Other destinations considered to be ‘the beginning of trouble’ are Kyoto and Tokyo in JapanBritish Virgin Islands, Agrigento in Italy, Oaxaca in Mexico and Scotland North Coast 500.

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