Why this famous National Park in Indonesia has restricted tourist entry suddenly

In a historic decision, Indonesia has announced a cap on daily visitors of 1,000 at its iconic Komodo National Park which will be effective from April 2026. The main reason behind this is to protect the park from overtourism and reduce the environmental pressure caused by the increasing number of tourists. The park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known to be home to the Komodo dragons, which is endemic to the Indonesian islands. Why cap is necessary Komodo National Park is spread across the islands of Komodo, Rinca, Padar, Gili Motang, and Nusa Kode. In the last 10 years, the park has been experiencing a surge in tourism. Last year, the park recorded 340,000 visitors. The overwhelming number of tourists was concerning for local authorities, and conservationists. It started degr