Is Galle Fort safe to walk at night?
We are staying inside Galle Fort. Is it safe to walk from a restaurant to our hotel at 11 PM?
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Galle Fort is extremely safe. It is walled, policed, and full of tourists. Walking at night is totally fine. Just be wary of the odd stray dog barking.
I walked alone as a solo female from dinner to my hotel every night and felt 100% safe.
If you walk along the ramparts at night, take a small flashlight, there are some uneven patches and you don't want to twist an ankle.
The Fort is a bubble of safety. You will see people walking at all hours. It is the most relaxed place in Sri Lanka.
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