Late night beach partying in Hiriketiya and stray dog safety

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Suresh K.2340 rep2
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I am staying in Dickwella but partying at Dots in Hiriketiya tonight Is it safe to walk between the two beaches late at night considering the stray dogs

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Absolutely NOT safe to walk that route at 2 AM. The path connecting Hiriketiya and Dickwella goes over a steep, unlit jungle hill. The stray dog packs there are very territorial at night and will aggressively bark and occasionally nip at people walking alone in the dark. Always pay 300-500 LKR for a tuk-tuk waiting outside the club.

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Sophia M.3660 rep2

I walked it once and got surrounded by four dogs. I had to slowly back away until a passing scooter scared them off. Do not do it.

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Oliver B.3645 rep2

Will tuk-tuks definitely be waiting outside Dots that late

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Suresh K.2340 rep2

Yes, there is always a line of them waiting when the main beach bars close.

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Sophia M.3660 rep2

If you want to party harder, head to Ahangama instead. Much bigger venues.

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Oliver B.3645 rep2

There are also snakes on the warm asphalt at night in that jungle section. Just use a vehicle.

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Amali D.2330 rep2

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