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In terms of violent crime, it is very safe. However, the path turning off the railway tracks into the rubber tree forest is incredibly hard to find in pitch black darkness without a guide. Also, wild boars and stray dogs are active at that hour. It is highly recommended to either hire a local guide through your guesthouse for 2000 LKR or team up with other backpackers from a hostel.
Make sure your headlamp has fresh batteries. A phone flashlight is not strong enough.
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People outside stations offer to "help" buy tickets but charge large markups. They may buy cheap third-class tickets and sell as more expensive classes.
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