5 Places Struggling with Overtourism

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona residents were recently protesting against the entry of tourists in the city due to overcrowding, asking them to ‘go home’.

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Mount Fuji, Japan

Mt. Fuji has been struggling with overcrowding. To curb the issue, they implemented an entry fee for climbers.

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Venice, Italy

Overtourism is a major issue in Venice. To prevent the same, they introduced an entry fee for day drippers earlier this year.

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Uttarakhand, India

From summer getaways to the Char Dham yatra, influx of tourists and devotees in Uttarakhand has put stress on resources, causing several challenges.

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Mount Everest, Nepal

Videos of ‘traffic jams’ on Mount Everest went viral a few months ago, bringing to light the excessive overcrowding at the mountain site.

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