Renting a Tuk Tuk to drive to Adams Peak base camp at night

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Sophia M.3365 rep2
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We want to drive our rental tuk tuk from Hatton to Dalhousie base camp at 1 AM to start the Adams Peak climb. Is the road safe to drive in the dark.

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The road from Hatton to Dalhousie wraps around the Castlereagh reservoir. It is incredibly winding, entirely unlit, and prone to heavy fog. While it is paved, driving a tuk-tuk on it at 1 AM if you are inexperienced is dangerous due to steep drop-offs and stray dogs sleeping on the warm asphalt. Hire a local driver from Hatton instead.

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Suresh K.3590 rep1

Also, you will be exhausted after climbing 5000 stairs. You do not want to be driving a tuk tuk back down that mountain on zero sleep.

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Oliver B.6080 rep2

During the pilgrimage season (Dec-May), the road is jammed with massive buses playing chicken on the corners. Do not drive it.

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Amali D.3820 rep1

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