Walking back alone to your hostel after beach raves at night

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Emma L.1885 rep2
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I am traveling solo. If I stay out late partying at Dots in Hiriketiya, is it safe to walk back up the dark hills to my hostel alone.

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Emma L.1885 rep2

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Do NOT walk up those dark jungle hills alone at 2 AM. While violent crime against tourists is rare, the main danger is packs of highly territorial stray dogs that become aggressive at night. Furthermore, the lack of street lighting makes it very easy to twist an ankle on the potholed roads. There are always tuk-tuks waiting outside Dots. Pay 500 rupees for a safe ride.

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Bhante S.1180 rep1

Do the tuk tuks outside the club overcharge.

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Emma L.1885 rep2

Or ask your hostel owner to send their regular driver to pick you up.

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Noah D.2270 rep2

Also, snakes are active on the warm asphalt at night. Use a tuk-tuk.

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Dr. Nimal.1610 rep1

If you must walk, join a group of other backpackers heading the same way. Dogs avoid large groups.

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Noah D.2270 rep2

Tuktuk it is. I will not risk the stray dogs.

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Emma L.1885 rep2

They will ask for 1500, just negotiate down to 800. It is worth it for your safety.

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Bhante S.1180 rep1

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