Cellular Jail
Cellular Jail, Port Blair: Address, Phone Number, Cellular Jail Reviews: 4.5/5
Cellular Jail
Cellular Jail
4.5
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Built between 1896 and 1908, this jail was home to hundreds of freedom fighters.
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2-3 hours
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sahebray
Durgapur, India7 contributions
Dec 2021
The place is submerged in history and its quite enthralling to go over the place and the different written materials on boards at different places with the premises.
Written 16 January 2022
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jak
Belgaum, India19 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
The mystery of Kalapaani gets solved once you visit this place. A British era Jail with its unique architecture and torturous design to annihilate freedom fighters and break their fighting spirits. Must see the Light and Sound show as well as it tells you the entire history of the Jail and the Islands.
Written 5 January 2022
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ankur kandoi
Siliguri, India566 contributions
Dec 2021
we took a guide to help us understand the history of the jail and the struggle of the Indian freedom fighters. as per my opinion visiting the jail without a guide will be kind of useless. due to shortage of time we could not see the light and sound sow. but from what we heard , it was a must do activity!
Written 29 December 2021
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nikhil k
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
My trip to Andaman was very smooth as we got gopal bhaiya as tour guide. Based on our schedule, he suggested us multiple options to explore different places. We would have missed to cover one or two places if it wasn't for gopals guidance. He arranged vehicle to roam around in Port Blair. He is very humble and friendly. He can guide everything starting from arriving in andaman till departure.You can contact him in this number 9531918600.
Written 20 December 2021
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SheshanshuNN
Pune, India32 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
The light and sound show was amazing. ,I had goosebumps while watching show.
It's a monument of freedom., it's a lone witness who saw tortures by British people.
Salute to those known and unknown freedom fighters
It's a monument of freedom., it's a lone witness who saw tortures by British people.
Salute to those known and unknown freedom fighters
Written 11 December 2021
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travel m
107 contributions
Nov 2021
I had tears when I came out of here.
Hire a guide - Rs 300/- for a group upto 10 members.
Amust must visit if you want to know our actual Indian history and not what our text book teach us.
Hire a guide - Rs 300/- for a group upto 10 members.
Amust must visit if you want to know our actual Indian history and not what our text book teach us.
Written 7 December 2021
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Vvray
2 contributions
Nov 2021
a must visited attraction to understand the tru history about how our India got freedom, Nicely maintained place and the light and sound show was also good, but it could be better
Written 1 December 2021
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Jyoshita
Koraput, India1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Family
Cellular jail is a good place to visit though bt i wish it made some changes in its laser and sound show. The show was only sound n sound show and not a light and sound show.
I visited this place in nov end and it was extremely humid and hot. Overall i would say it is must visit to know the history.
I visited this place in nov end and it was extremely humid and hot. Overall i would say it is must visit to know the history.
Written 30 November 2021
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Venky A
4 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
New information I didn't know about India's struggle for Independence. Post the visit, ordered books to read more so I can learn more. Guides are decently knowledgeable and charge about 50 bucks a head. Well maintained premises and shocking to learn about the treatment meted out to Indian political prisoners. A must-visit site on your Port Blair visit. For all your Andaman trip planning, do consider the services of Gopal, who runs his own small cab agency, but can also help you with bookings of hotels, sports and other activities. Very friendly, patient and reliable. He can be reached at +91 9531918600
Written 25 November 2021
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zabhes
2 contributions
Oct 2021
Must visited attraction to understand the history about our freedom fighters and the unpleasant experience which they had while being in captive
Written 18 November 2021
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drrajeev67
Sonipat, India95 contributions
At what time the entry for cellular jail closes for routine visit ( not light & sound ). And usually how much time it takes for a relaxed trip of the jail.
Anil sinha
Chandigarh, India60 contributions
Entry : 8 am
Close:4pm
Parikshit
1 contribution
How to book ferry tickets online for portblair to havelock then havelock to neil and neil to portblair?
Makruzz or green ocean tell for both, Thanks!
Varsha Rebello
10 contributions
My travel agent booked us on Markuzz- Port Blair to Havelock and back.
Dr Nisheeth Patel
Rajkot, India
Is Cellular jail open on Mondays ? We are planning to visit on 5/11/18.
RAJENDRA884 PRASAD
Faridabad, India3,233 contributions
Cellular Jail is open on all the seven days for Light and Sound Program, which is a must if you are going there. This is first in Hindi and then English on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Both the shows are in Hindi on the remaining days. First show starts at 6.00pm and second show at 7.15pm. Sale of tickets for first show start at 5.15pm and second show at 6.15pm.
Deepanshu A
New Delhi, India3 contributions
Is this remain closed on monday?
rajvedula
Bengaluru, India50 contributions
search before asking
Tannu R
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
We are 2 friends.Need an idea, so to how should we plan
adarsha_ks
Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands51 contributions
Tickets can be bought online. There are two things, light and sound show and the jail tour. It’s not a necessity to hire a guide but informative. Much of its story is told in the light and sound show. Look out for the timings of both - the show and tour.
Megha Rajoria
New Delhi, India31 contributions
What are the airport pick up and drop charges?
Souvik
Ronkonkoma, NY139 contributions
It depends on the location of your hotel. But usually it is around Rs. 350-450 each way. You can call Vishal Tours (+91 95318 40728) or Vasudev Tours (+91 94742 47686) to get the actual rates. We used them and both are extremely reasonable and reliable.
Umar M
3 contributions
Hi,
Can we get the tickets for laser show on the same day or do we have to book a day in advance?
Thank you.
PekayNoida
New Delhi, India336 contributions
Preferably buy in advance. Your guide or taxi driver can help you
Naveen K
1 contribution
I am planning to reach Port Blair on April 8(Sunday) around 2 PM IST. Will i get tickets for Cellular Jail entry and Light Show near the counter itself or do i need to do any advance booking. I have gone through some websites and they are charging 700 per person. Will i be in problem if i dont book tickets in Advance. Thanks !
mansishah_02
Chennai (Madras), India132 contributions
Preferably book via an agent or some one at the hotel can do it and the charges aren’t 700 per person! Usually the shows get full. Incase you aren’t able to book prior or via an agent, you might get tickets for the second or third show.
Debrup D
1 contribution
If someone goes to cellular jail directly from Airport, will he be allowed to enter with luggage? is there any place to keep luggage safely before entering?
CJain
Mumbai, India145 contributions
Keep ur luggage in taxi or ur car n visit the place or if u hv hotel drop it there as there is no provision at cellular jail for keeping ur luggage
What are the timing of light and sound show?? How can we get the tickets for it??
prarthana dadoo
New Delhi, India28 contributions
6 to 7.. 7 to 8 p. M. Two shows.. We arranged the tickets through our travel agent so cant ans. that.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cellular Jail
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- Restaurants near Cellular Jail:
- (0.26 km) New Lighthouse Restaurant
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- (0.84 km) Amaya
- (0.41 km) Adi Bengali
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