Viper Island is Historical Sightseeing in Anaman and is situated about 20km away from Port Blair. This is a very small island that was to impression freedom fighters and prisoners by the British Government during the conical time of India. Nowadays, this island is used as a tourist spot, and here you can explore the history of freedom fighters and life for the prisoners during those times. This is Best Sightseeing in Andaman and you must include it in your Andaman Itinerary.

History & Detailed Travel Guidance of Viper Island

Viper Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Andaman but the history of this island is completely different. During the conical time of India, it was used as a jail when Cellular Jail was not constructed and British Government used it to punish prisoners and freedom fighters. Many freedom fighters sacrificed their life for the nation and here you will get a glance at the history of these sacrifices. When Cellular Jail construction was completed in 1906 then Viper Jail’s importance declined accordingly. After the tsunami of 2004, only a few places are available where you can watch ruins and wooden gallows structures.

Viper Island is small, attractive, and circumjacent with green nature, trees, and dense forest. A Light and Sound show is organized every day in the evening time and they showcase the life of freedom fighters and the history of the pre-independent era of these islands.  There are regular ferry is available here from Port Blair to reach this spot.

Entry Fee: Free

Entry Timing: Sunrise-Sunset

Explore Duration: 4 Hours 

Famous For: Nature, Photography, and History 

Light and Sound Show Timing: In the evening time

Highlights of this Island

• This is the most visited and historical place in Andaman like Cellular Jail.
• Viper Jail was used to impression the freedom fighters by the British Government.
• light and Sound show to showcase the life and struggles of freedom fighters during the colonial time of the organization.
• Nowadays this island serves green nature, trees, and dense forests to travelers.
• Viper jail’s construction started in 1864 and was completed in 1867.

Points To Know & Travel Guidance

• ATMs are not available here so carry some extra cash with you.
• Make sure don’t carry any plastic items with you if you visit this island.
• Carry extra water bottles, food items, and sunglasses, and wear comfortable clothes.
• If you like to visit here then you have to book your travel packages around 15 days before your visit.

How to Reach Viper Island

This island is located about away 30km away from Port Blair, near Wandoor Beach. First, you have to travel by road from Port Blair to Wandoor Beach then here you need to take a government ferry and a private boat from Wandoor Beach they will drop you around 20-30 minutes at Viper Island. There are many regular government buses and taxis available from Port Blair once you reach Wandoor Beach. Here they also provide information about nearby located islands like Red Skin Island and Jolly Buoy Island.

Best Time To Visit Viper Island

If you like to visit here then November-February is the best time to explore this island and the nearby sightseeing of Andaman because during these days we feel chilly and not too cold. In Monson Season is not considered to travel in Andaman because of the heavy waterfall.

Things To near Viper Island

There are many things you can enjoy on this island and build strong memories to tell someone or for memorable life.

Watch Lght& Sound Show: Through the show, you can get a glance at the history during the conical period time of India and the life of the freedom fighters when they impression in VViper Jail.

Get a Glance of History: Here you can explore many ruins and buildings of jails but after the tsunami of 2004 the building is not in good condition.

Famous Places in Viper Island

There are many islands is located around this island where travelers can make their memories during the Andaman Trip.

• Wandoor Beach
• Jolly Buoy Island
• Red Skin Island
• Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

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