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Walking back alone to your hostel after beach raves at night

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Emma L.•10385 rep•2

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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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.•10260 rep•1

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

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Noah D.•12295 rep•2

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

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Emma L.•10385 rep•2

Do the tuk tuks outside the club overcharge.

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Emma L.•10385 rep•2

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

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Dr. Nimal.•8810 rep•1

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

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Noah D.•12295 rep•2

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

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Bhante S.•10260 rep•1

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