Cellular Jail
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Museum
Timings : National Memorial: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee :
Entry Ticket: INR 30
Camera: INR 200
Video Camera: INR 1000
Film shooting per day with prior permission: INR 10,000
How To Reach Cellular Jail : The cellular Jail is located within the city of Port Blair. The best way to reach the jail complex is by hiring your own private cab as the public transport in Andaman isn't well developed. Else, you can also take an auto-rickshaw to reach your destination.
Light and Sound Show :
When: every Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Hindi Show Timings : 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM,
English Show Timings: 7:15 PM
Price per head: INR 50
Also known as : Kala Pani
Constructed and Completed on : The construction of the jail began in the year 1896 and was completed in 1906
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Cellular Jail, Andaman Overview
The Cellular Jail, also known as 'Kala Pani' is an old colonial prison situated in Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands. Constructed by the Britishers during their colonial rule in India, the jail was used particularly to exile Indian political prisoners. It was used to house many notable freedom fighters such as Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
The jail complex is now owned by the Government of India and it is recognised as the national memorial monument that showcases the life of prisoners during the British era. Cellular Jail stands as a prominent tourist attraction in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands where visitors can learn about its history and also enjoy a light show held in memory of all the prisoners who were imprisoned here.
Today, the Cellular Jail is a solemn reminder of all the struggles the Indian freedom fighters undertook while fighting for independence, and is an integral part of India's history.
Cellular Jail Highlights
1. Cellular Jail Light and Sound Show
Timings: The Hindi show timings are 6:00 PM and 7:15 PM, whereas there is only one English show at 7:15 PM
Charges: INR 50 per head.
2. Architecture of Cellular Jail
Each of the wings consisted of 693 solitary cells instead of rooms or dormitories. The cells were a mere 4.5 by 2.7 meters with a small ventilator, such that the face of a cell saw the ack of the other, making any communication impossible. The construction of the small cells of the jail in itself is evidence of the cruelty that Indian leaders had to face in order to free this country from British rule.
3. Cellular Jail Memorial
As you enter the building, the entrance block opens into an exhibition gallery which has photos of our freedom fighters. A gallery of the First War of Independence and an Old Photograph gallery is also housed in the museum premises. The first floor of the building has an Art Gallery, Netaji Gallery and a Library on Freedom Movement. A flame of Freedom-Swatantrya Jyot burns here eternally in the memory of all freedom fighters and martyrs who lost their life for the honour of the country.
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