India, Sept. 29 -- In Karnataka, rules specify the number of daily visitors on popular trekking trails, especially on weekends. An online portal allows people to book the trails. In the country's tiger reserves, including those in Maharashtra, court orders restrict the movement of vehicles and tourists, especially in the nights. Even in city parks, like Bengaluru's famous Cubbon Park, the number of people in a normal gathering, like a reading club or yoga community, is limited.

While, there are specific reasons for these restrictions, willy-nilly, they can be clubbed under a single umbrella factor, overtourism. The central government encourages the states to develop alternative experiences and destinations to diversify tourism spots, pre...