Cellular Jail

CELLULAR JAIL

The reasons to visit the Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

Learn about India's history

The jail is a national memorial and museum that provides insight into the lives of prisoners and the Indian freedom struggle.

See the light and sound show

The daily show tells the story of the jail and the freedom fighters. Some say the show is extraordinary and unlike anything else they've experienced.

Timing of cellular jail Light & Sound Schedules

1.Cellular Jail Light & Sound - Hindi - 5:50 PM All Days

2.Cellular Jail Light & Sound - Hindi - 6:50 PM Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

3.Cellular Jail Light & Sound - English - 6:50 PM Mon, Wed, Fri

4.Cellular Jail Light & Sound - Hindi - 7:50 PM All Days

Visit the museum, art gallery, and photo gallery

These are open every day except Monday from 9 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–5 PM.

Experience the isolated confinement chambers

The jail has a variety of wings and corridors that offer a glimpse into the prisoners' experiences.

Feel the emotions

Some say visiting the jail fills your heart with emotions that reading about it cannot.

Learn about the term "Kaala paani"

The term refers to the Sanskrit word Kal, which means "time" or "death". A sentence to "Kaala paani" meant sending freedom fighters to a place of death.

What are the attractions of Cellular Jail?

The saga of the heroic freedom struggle is brought alive in a moving Son-et-Lumiere, shown daily inside the jail compound at 6.00 PM (Hindi) and 7.15 PM (English). Also there is a Museum, an Art gallery, and a Photo gallery, which are open on all days except Monday from 9.00 AM to 12 Noon and 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM

How do I go to Cellular Jail?

The Cellular Jail is located at Atlanta Point in the city of Port Blair. Tourists wondering how to reach Cellular Jail complex can hire a private cab from the hotel or rent a bike to get there.