How Overtourism Is Destroying Cities | Between the Lines with Palki Sharma 

Same with Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The overtourism has led more traffic in the city as well as it is losing its original charm and peace . Ghats and temples have become overcrowded and places that were earlier known to give calmness to your mind are now echoing with noises. The native residents of the city are facing many issues because of this overtourism

Over tourism in Tamilnadu , places like Kodaikanal and Ooty are overcrowded during weekends and festival holidays. No plan to control traffic jam. Local bodies and State Govt Tourism Department should take immediate steps to regulate the same. Very good video. Excellent. Presentation by Palki Sharma

This is what i need the knowledge about. A perfect source for a tourism student, even our syllabus can't teach.

Dear Palki same is happening in Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, leading to disaster.

Same situation happened in Vizag. So 6years ago we discovered a place in Vizag except local fishermen no one knows that place. So when we got lost in around Pudimadaka area some local fishermen were curious about our bikes and stopped us to take some pics so then we asked if they know any place around and we found a breathtaking scenic place with 2 sided sea and 1 side back waters river and to go on top we have to trek for 1-2 kms. And we posted it in our Instagram and then all our GITAM University students started flooding there and it’s totally destroyed now. Lesson if you like something don’t share keep it to yourself to enjoy again.

In India, at some of the most sacred Hindu and Jain sites like Ranakpur you cannot even pray because its flooded with European tourists taking photos and talking loudly.

Overtourism isn't the real reason why joshimath is breaking down it's the rampant infrastructure projects built there by the govt of India and the state , without taking environment into consideration

There should be similar restrictions in India especially inside religious places. Anybody who disrespect should be charged heavily and also banning should also be an option.

Living on the French Riviera, we see this too. Sometimes two of the biggest cruise ship are staying here for the day(s). Hoards of tourists are flooding the streets and beaches without bringing anything to the local people except nuisance. Due to the "all inclusive" package, those people do not spend a dime on anything outside their travel arrangements but have no shame to touch everything from fruits on the markets to sightseeing items they never buy at the end ... Shuttle boats run at a 10 min rhythm to transport the tourists back and forth all day. People litter the town, block the roads and have no respect for either culture or rules. All whilst the cruise ships constantly blast a toxix steam into the air which we later find in our home as a smear on our furnitures … Just imaginge how our health is secretly infected by this. In summer we have half naked men and women walking through the center of town or trying to enter the restaurants. I could rumble on with countless examples ….

Amazing content and analysis. Sometimes I find your commentary too cynical but this one I could relate to a lot. I don't want to sound preachy but I turned from being a 'traveler explorer trekker' to 'rather stay at home and explore city' person over the years and over tourism is the reason. The mad rush for bucket lists and social media peer pressure is driving the aspiring rich crazy. We can't say for the world, I have the least respect for European countries as they are built on exploitation but for Bharat, it is high time we increase the ticket price for prized heritage sites. Our temples, ASI marked sites need to be preserved at all costs, they are not Insta or selfie spots.

Overtourism can be minimized by: (1) eliminating marketing efforts by country/city; (2) imposing posted strict rules and regulations for cultural respect with consequences to violators, i e. Singapore lashing for gum user.

I just completed my third trip to Spain since 2021, and here is what I learned: 1) Don't bother with Barcelona, it is beautiful, but a mad crush of tourists with sky-high costs. Go to Zaragoza instead. 2) Visit Spain's "empty regions" (empty is the term used here because most of these states are sparsely populated): Castilla y Leon, Extremadura, Aragon. 3) Do Madrid, but see less popular neighborhoods and sights, and enjoy the many lovely parks. 4) Pre book visits to major sights and book your hotels/trains as early as possible. 5) Escape the heat and visit the north, particularly Galicia.

I m French living in australia , I have been working in tourism for over 15 years. And I can only agree strongly with this video. Tourism doesn’t mean being irresponsible!

Thanks for touching upon this important topic . The deluge of tourism is also an environment impact and cultural as well. In India too , many small towns are impacting adversely. Tourists need to be educated and the permits issued commensurate with the capacity.

And her *ACCENT* is quite fantastic and Adorable... Always love to her u palki... Newsreaders like u are a treasure to us (audience) stay blessed ❤❤

Actually there are so many underrated places in the World which see very less tourism but most people tend to visit only viral or popular places. We should remember the earth is very big.

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Thanks for raising this issue! Eventhough tourism can bring in revenue to the country but protecting the treasures are more important. Overusage of anything will lead to destruction.

Completely agree, now a days, i dont feel like visiting any place because of overcrowded tourist places and unending traffic jams. The whole purpose of holiday , which is peace , is lost . In our religion, we often keep fasting of few days where we don't eat at all., we only drink water. Same way, i wish there should be tourism fasting where we take pledge to not travel more than once or twice a year .

Salute to Palki Sharma to raise such a delicate subject as it concerns the wellbeing and independence of the locals of the tourist places. Their existence is in jeopardy because of extensive tourism

Finally someone is talking about this. I feel domestic locations are also very much overcrowded due to tourists

I have lived this situation, to travel off-season is better for everyone, about 50% cheaper and for now, the only way to find one of those bed and breakfast rooms. Travel changes people though, don’t stay home.

Being one of the residents of the tourist area Kasol, I fully agree with the subject. We are fed up. Long traffic jams during our daily commute, requirement of air conditioning etc. are just beginning.

UAE is the prime example of how to balance between tourism and regulation

Although I am generally biased against you ,I just loved your take on this issue of Tourism. My beautiful State of Goa is witnessing the downside of over tourism. Thanks for highlighting this issue.

Same problem with Pondicherry. I can’t leave my house on the weekends. It’s a very very small city. Traffic is hell and people don’t follow the rules, dumping their rubbish in no garbage zone.

I really enjoy the work of Ms. Sharma and all the team behind the scenes. The coverage of world issues and events is well written, balanced and clearly presented. This is among the best journalism I am seeing anywhere in the world. So sad what has happened to the quality and integrity of so-called news broadcasts being produced by the West.

I trust Palki reporting. The true information.

This is bound to happen when 1) People have money in hand to spend on things over and above basic necessities and this is ever increasing 2) People have loads of time in this world as they have lot less to do at their home level 3) Social pressure, when they see people from their strata are visiting different places and they should not be taken otherwise 4) Ease of travel and modes available Human has devastated the ecosystem form the day human came into existence and this will just get worst day by day. This is the harsh reality, even if majority disagrees

Always fascinating opinions on the show....thank you

This is one of the best analysis from Palki, I was critical of her on some of the topics but when story is good I will definitely appreciate.

I'd like to know how Palki learned to write like this. Absolutely love her style.

Palki ur confidence in speaking is absolutely impeccable 🎉U deliver the information with confidence that makes us want to hear what you hv to say❤

Excellent point!

Appreciate madam for telling the truth and exposing the danger of over tourism. India is suffering from this malady which nobody dares to raise for obvious reasons. We have seen the impact of over tourism and the irresponsible govt promoting tourism as the major source of revenue and corruption in the name of tourism development by allowing unabated construction of resorts and motels in hill areas and obstruction of rain water pathways and drainage system. Himachal Pradesh, uttarakand and spiritual centres like kedarnath are destroyed beyond imagination. Because of the influx of tourist with different cultural differences and food habits it has affected the livelihood of locals and creating serious social problems like drug menace, immoral activities and prices of food and properties which locals can't afford. In Kerala many tourist destination like Thekkadi and munnar are converted into concrete jungles and food prices going over the roof. Local people should take initiative to stop tourism for next couple of years to restore eco system and stabilise the local economy

Well said Palki, I also noticed some tourist have no manners in public places. Very sad.

The situation this video describes is exactly what I faced wherever I traveled in Europe. The locals did seem frustrated with tourists. The whole time I was wondering what we can do to make travel better. The tips provided in this video are a great starting point.

Yesterday I was in Hallstatt / Austria, visiting the archaeological excavations every year. Hallstatt has ~700 inhabitants. Hallstatt has ~700,000 tourists per year, ~500,000 of them coming from China! In China, Hallstatt has been rebuilt for touristic reasons. Some Chinese guests assume the inhabitants are actors paid by tourist organizations. That's overtourism at its worst. But you don't find many visitors in the museum with a lot of unique archaeological objects as the prehistoric early iron age in Central Europe (ca. 800BC to 450BC) is known as Hallstatt Culture. And the visitors to the famous winged carved altarpiece are also relatively few.

The most important point: Focus on enjoying the vacation for you and your loved ones instead of posting on social media

Madam Palki Sharma, thanks for your timely information on overtourism.

Really eye opening topic. Thanks for raising this topic.

One of the must watch video

This is First post on the ignored issues by the world and government's ....🙏👍

Simple example, Nandi Hills near Bangalore, India. During weekends it will over crowded.

This is absolutely perfect report and spot light on the impact. Think 😞

I appreciate your current event about what is happening in the tourism industry. I have not known a word called Overtourism or have I paid attention to it. Especially the negative effects Overtourism has on the city and its residents.

Great to see a new heart breaking report, about how we give and take towards mother nature, many media is like parrot and say what dictated to them for money, fame and existence before Businessman and government 🤔 but palki Sharma you are burning 🔥 candle and hope in all kinds of behaviour which school and religion cannot teach them....how to respect what has been given unto you, we want to rule on everything, but love, obedience towards everything is missing in current world, add more chapter to the list, and bring transparency in everything and every word deed, jobs, talents and skills used and misused in world, the power to change each one has in them, but bring spark in them...that is my humble request to you personally from Jehovah 🎉❤

This is a very relevant and very irritating topic for the serious travelers like me. I am a photographer and I would like to share some of my experience. Love to hear from you all. I was in a place to click some pics. There were a group of young girls. As a courtesy (which was a mistake from my part) allows them to click the shot, first. They took selfies by making different faces. Then they edited the pics on their mobile. Then they posted the pics and was waiting for the feedback. I had waited for next 20 minutes, then I had to tell them to leave the place, so that I can take some pics. In another location it was still worse. I had seen some pics on net and want to take some pics from that location. When I went to that location, my guide informed me that that location was blocked by Government. Reason? Some tourists died while taking the selfie.

Very nice reporting thank you

Just last year. I was travelling thorugh beautiful meadows of valley of flowers. It was heartbreaking to see people loitering around throwing away used up water bottles, plastic bags and some even went far as plucking away flowers.

Very true, awesome analysis.

This channel has been commissioned very strategically to show all the negatives outside INDIA. Never talks about any issues in INDIA which are troublesome, never talks about issues outside INDIA which from INDIA or other countries can learn !! What a master stroke to infuse people with hatred !! Quite brilliant!! It is important to know the stories but its important to show the other side of it too..!!

Tourism restrictions are required. In pune, the crowds are crazy on weekends. You cannot even move in the forts😂

Good seeing you again Palki! The same is happening in the US. As always, your reporting is right on point!

I admire Palki Madam's presentation of the news.

Mahalo! For your concern for humanity!👍

Valuable and noteworthy information. Thank you.

You actually pick the topics which buzzing my head already...thank you mam

Good information

In many parts of the world, including India the local infrastructures serving tourism are not updated though the local authorities have gained substantial commercial gain. The facilities are the same for decades.

Same with Shimla .. kedarnath and Himalayas ..pls make a video on that.. tourism should be limited thr to preserve nature

Wonderful analysis, ma'am!

i love ur Earrings ... Love ur Understanding of World

Good job Palki ❤

Palki ma'am always comes with Extremely Informative topics, Thanks ma'am.

Dear Palki Sharma - This is a highly sensitive issue and I completely agree with you. Is there a way if you could share a hindi version of this piece.

This is the effect of the emptiness inside us, both tourists and hosts think that they will get something extraordinary,,✨ this greed is never fulfilled💔

Mrs Sharma alway on point with timely topics. I think biggest issue is tourists whom don't respect local people or their customs and culture. Even know how communicate in basics their language. Yet when other people of other countries visiting American. We're first get our high horses about them not understanding our customs or language.

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Excellent video

Completely agree ... We all should be worried about this, otherwise be ready for different kinds of disasters.

Thanks for the information

Awesome report! Thanks!

Goa for instance has become non-livable. I am a Goan and i hate visiting beaches theses days its too crowded and conjusted. Nice coverage of this problem. Its like you connect with what's actually happening.

Informative !!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Different analysis sharmaji thank you for analysis 🙏

This channel is discussing something which the popular media channels fail to show.....👍👍

5€ to venice is not a overtourism solution its just a money grab. 50€ would actually reduce some pressure and likely earn 4-5 times as much

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Love it ❤

Thanks 😊

You are just amazing ❤️

Many countries have the opposite problems, undertourism. Tourism can help lift a region or country from poverty. 🙄

Excellent!

Thx it will help in my project palki ji

Similarly Gokarna and surroundings in Karnataka, once frequented for it's his historical temples has slowly become plan B destination for Goa

Responsible tourism should replace the fancy social media showoff tourism!! People are comparing themselves with their social media followers and trying to compete with them in all useless aspects, tourism is one of it..Young ppl should compete with their frnds & followers in useful aspects like volunteering for poor children, helping those who are in need, reading books, understanding a culture, planting a sapling etc..I appreciate your selection of this issue Mam..People are educated but not wise !!!

Nice post

REALLY GOOD VIDEO. 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

great

Applicable for many ecological sensitive areas in India including Western Ghats

The reason I Love Bhutan Tourism policy

That rudraksh chain in hand is too nice...

Always Bang On !!

Content is too good✌️👌

As much as I love travelling and exploring new destinations since my childhood, I am sick of these 'newly' fashioned monkey travellers who have nothing to do with the 'experience' but everything to do with just showing off. Even as I child my father taught me to keep all trash in the bag or throw in the garbage bin while travelling, but social media chu chus are making it all ruin for the 'real' travellers. 😕

Let's keep all those places to the super riches, they deserve to have all for then selves.

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Very true. I suffered heavy traffic jams in manali in june 2023. We spent majority of time in traffic.