Dark Tourism: Wayanad To Chernobyl — What Draws People To Places Linked To Death And Disaster

Dark Tourism is a growing trend that involves visiting places associated with death, disaster, and the macabre where tourists grapple with the darker aspects of history. 

Police claimed 'dark tourism' had made rescue operations more challenging in the landslide-hit areas of Wayanad.

Source : PTI

The idea of travel usually evokes images of monuments, nature, and leisure. But it's not always the pleasant and beautiful places that attract people, but destinations linked to tragedy, death, and the macabre are also a big draw for many. This 'dark tourism', also referred to as grief or black tourism, was once seen as a niche curiosity, but has now evolved into a troubling trend as the lines blur between genuine historical interest and insensitive voyeurism. After a devastating landslide