Cellular Jail is located in Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman, and this is also known as Kala Pani Jail in the ancient colonial time of India. This jail is a very famous spot in Port Blair nowadays and thousands of travelers visit here to know the history of this place. This Jail was built by the British Government during the colonial time of India, and construction started in 1896 and was completed in 1906. This jail reflects the darkest chapters of Indian history and many freedom fighters brutally punished here by the British government such as Yogendra Shukla, Batukeshwar, and Vinayak Damodar.
Complete Travel Guidance about Cellular Jail
History of Cellular Jail
Cellular Jail is constructed by thousands of Indian workers in ten years of the time frame and seven prolonged series of constructed jails are connected in one central tower. This prison is designed in such a way that no one can watch and talk with fellow prisoners.
There are 696 small cells that are constructed in prison and each size is 4.46-meter high and 2.7-meter in width with a small window. When construction was completed British government used to imprison freedom fighters. They arrested those who fought against British Government and sent them to this Jail and here they were all punished brutally.
Camera Allowed: Yes
Entry Fee: INR40 Per person
Opening Timings: 09:00 Am – 4:45 Pm
Camera Fee for Photography and Videography: INR200 & INR1000
Cellular Jail Memorial
In 1947 when India became an independent country, this jail was preserved by the Indian Government, and this jail was announced as a Cellular Jail Memorial by the Prime Minister of India on 11th February 1979. Here you can watch the statues of freedom fighters and the life of the pensioners during those days when they spent their time in this Jail.
Cellular Jail Light and Sound Show
The light and sound show is organized here every day and by this activity, they try to showcase the life and sacrifice of the freedom fighters. This show is hosted in both language Hindi as well as English and this show is organized in the evening timing at 6:00 Pm in Hindi and in English at 7:00 Pm. You can spend your quality time listening and watching the prisoner’s life.
Light and Sound Show: INR50 Per person.
Hindi Show timing: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 6:00 Pm
English Show timing: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:15 Pm
Best Time to Visit Cellular Jail
The best time to reach here is between December- March because during these months temperature lies between 22°c. These months are recommended by most travelers to enjoy Sightseeing in Port Blair frequently.
Places To Visit near Cellular Jail
There are many places near Kala Pani Jail that you can explore during your Andaman Holidays and also there are many adventure activities also offered at nearby locations.
- Chidiya Tapu – Spend time watching Birds
- Japanese Bunkers – Watch the memories of World War 2
- Mahatma Gandhi Marine Park
- Mount Harrit – Explore the nature
- Samudrika Marine Museum
Frequently Asked Questions?
The distance between the jail and Port Blair is around 14 Km from the Airport of Port Blair. You can easily reach here by cab, taxi, public, and government transport. One more important point we want to highlight Ola and Uber’s services are not available in Andaman.
The jail was called Kala Pani because the entire prison was surrounded by sea and there was no way prisoners could escape.
Show timing for Hindi at 6:00 Pm in Hindi and for English at 7:00 Pm.
This sightseeing has located 14 Km from the Airport of Port Blair. This is a very popular destination among travelers.
