Which overlooked spots to visit instead of the destinations facing overtourism

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If you want to stay away from tourism congestion and find exciting adventures on paths less trodden, adventure travel company Intrepid Travel has come up with a Not Hot List, showcasing 10 lesser-known destinations that deserve more travel attention in 2025. While it’s South Asian neighbours such as India and Sri Lanka command much of the tourism spotlight, Pakistan has plenty to offer adventure travellers keen to explore some of the world’s most imcredible mountain landscapes. Erica Kritikides, general manager of global product for Intrepid Travel, said that their “annual Not Hot List strives to bring travellers off the tourist track, and highlight destinations where tourism can bring outstretched benefits to the host communities”. Our group size is very small, we only employ local leaders and almost exclusively use locally owned accommodation and suppliers.” “Developing tourism in concert and consultation with host communities is the best way to combat the negative effects of overtourism.” Here are the top 10 lesser-known destinations that deserve tourist attention: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Disko Island, Greenland Cape York, Australia Adirondacks, New York Sainshand, Mongolia Rupununi Savanna, Guayana Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco Accra, Ghana Maldonado, Uruguay Oslo, Norway For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast