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Sight Address : Cellular Jail,Port Blair, South Andaman Island, India Edit

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The Cellular Jail, also known as Kālā Pāani (Black Water), was a colonial prison situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The prison was used by the British especially to exile political prisoners to the remote archipelago. Many notable dissidents such as Batukeshwar Dutt and Veer Savarkar, among others, were imprisoned here during the struggle for India’s independence. Today, the complex serves as a National Memorial Monument.

Cellular Jail, Port Blair

HistoryEdit

Cellular jail located in Port Blair, is a mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. The Cellular jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name “CELLULAR” because it is entirely made up on individual cells for the solitary confinement of the prisoners. The jail, now a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, has declared as a National Memorial. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India. Although the prison complex itself was constructed between 1896 and 1906, the British had been using the Andaman islands as a prison since the days in the immediate aftermath of the 1857 War of Independence. The Ross Island Prison Headquarters, 1872. Shortly after the rebellion was suppressed, the British executed many rebels. Those who survived were exiled for life to the Andamans to prevent them re-offending. 200 rebels were transported to the islands under the custody of the jailer David Barry and Major James Pattison Walker, a military doctor who had been warden of the prison at Agra. Another 733 from Karachi arrived in April, 1868. More prisoners arrived from India and Burma as the settlement grew.Anyone who belonged to the Mughal royal family, or who had sent a petition to Bahadur Shah Zafar during the Rebellion was liable to be deported to the islands. Port Blair – Viper New Jails under construction . The remote islands were considered to be a suitable place to punish the rebels. Not only were they isolated from the mainland, the overseas journey (Kala Pani) to the islands also threatened them with loss of caste, resulting in social exclusion. The convicts could also be used in chain gangs to construct prisons, buildings and harbour facilities. Many died in this enterprise. They served to colonise the island for the British.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

09.00 am to 12.30 pm
01.30 pm to 05.00 pm

Closed OnEdit

Monday & Public Holidays

Best Season to VisitEdit

Winters (December to February)
Summers (March to mid-May)

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon , Evening.

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Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.10/-

Kids Rs. : Free upto Children Aged 10 Year.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.10/-

Kids Rs. : Free upto Children Aged 10 Year.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs. 25/-

Video Camera Rs. : Rs. 100/- and Rs. 5000 for film shooting with prior approval.

Andaman Water Sports Complex, Port Blair

Cellular Jail, Port Blair

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Annapurna ; MG Rd, Port Blair, South Andaman Island, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Cuisines: Indian, Vegetarian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private hire cars are available for local sightseeing around Port Blair and South Andaman.

Bus : Local buses are also available for inter-city and intra-city travel. Very cheap, but you’ll need to ask around to figure out the routes.

Train : N.A.

Air : Port Blair’s Vir Savarkar Airport (IATA: IXZ) is located about 2 km south of the city. Taxis and autorickshaws wait outside the terminal at flight times. Public buses can be flagged down on the main road just outside the airport (cross the road). A bus to Aberdeen Bazaar will cost no more than ₹7. The terminal is small and reasonably modern, with an air-conditioned departure hall, but aside for an overpriced kiosk selling chai and crisps there’s not much to tide you over if your flight is delayed.

Others : Ship : Regular pax ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai. There are 3 to 4 sailings every month, The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hrs & the ship normally berths at Port Blair for about 2 to 4 days.
Schedules & tariffs can be obtained from:
Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., Jawahar Building, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001 Tel: 044-25231401to 9, 25225835,25231407.
The Deputy Director of Shipping Services, A&N Administration, 6, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001 Tel: 044-25220841, 25226873
Estimated Fares: Name of Vessel and fare per berth
M.V.Nicobar Rs.5,880; M.V.Nancowry RS.4,860; M.V.Swarajdweep Rs.1,510 to Rs.3,870;M.V.Harshvardhana Rs.1,510 to Rs.5,880;M.V.Akbar Rs.1,310 to Rs.5

Auto-rickshaws : Auto-rickshaws are abundant, and within town should cost ₹20-40. Auto fare from airport to Aberdeen Bazaar in the city centre is Rs.30. Auto fare from Aberdeen Bazaar to Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex is Rs.10. From Aberdeen Bazaar to Marine jetty (from where you get ships to Havelock Islands, Long island, etc) is also ₹10 (as on March 2010) Note: Another writer would say these prices are extremely low and only a local would get them.