10 Overcrowded Tourist Spots in India

Date: 10-01-2025 Ghum India Ghum All Images Source: Wkimedia Commons

India has breathtaking destinations, but some places suffer from overtourism. Here’s a list of 10 overcrowded tourist spots in India.

Darjeeling, West Bengal

Darjeeling's iconic tea estates and vistas are overshadowed by congestion and tourist overload.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Manali’s serene beauty is fading with congested streets, pollution, and excessive tourist influx.

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Ooty, once peaceful, is now a bustling tourist hub, losing its tranquil hill station vibe.

Puducherry

Once serene, Puducherry’s French charm now attracts too many visitors, making its beaches and streets overly crowded.

Mumbai Beaches

Juhu and Chowpatty are iconic but heavily polluted due to the constant rush of tourists and locals.

Taj Mahal, Agra

An architectural marvel, the Taj Mahal is also one of the busiest landmarks globally, packed with visitors year-round.

Lonavala-Khandala, Maharashtra

These picturesque spots are overwhelmed by visitors, dampening their scenic beauty and calm.

Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Known as the "Queen of Hills," Mussoorie faces overcrowding, traffic woes, and commercialisation.

Beaches of Goa

Famed for its beaches, North Goa hotspots like Baga and Calangute are overcrowded and overdeveloped.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Shimla struggles with traffic, overdevelopment, and crowds, eroding its charm as a hill retreat.