Safety walking past stray dogs after Hiriketiya beach parties

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Jack W.8070 rep2
asked about 18 hours ago

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 to drive you safely back to Dickwella.

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Ruwan P.8420 rep1

Will tuk-tuks definitely be waiting outside Dots that late

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Jack W.8070 rep2

Just negotiate the price before you get in, they try to overcharge drunk tourists.

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Sophie T.7235 rep2

I walked it once and got surrounded by four dogs. I had to slowly back away until a passing scooter scared them off. Take a tuktuk.

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Sophie T.7235 rep2

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

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Ruwan P.8420 rep1

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

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Nimali D.9080 rep1

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