Cellular Jail
Cellular Jail
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Built between 1896 and 1908, this jail was home to hundreds of freedom fighters.
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DhruvaSanketMehta
Vadodara, India9 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Must visit historical place. New Updated Light n Sound show which has been started after 23rd January 2023 is the show one must not miss.
Written 4 February 2023
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Rakesh Barotia
Surat, India13 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Visit to Cellular Jail is must in Port Blair. The light show was amazing.I meet Mr. Gopal ji through TripAdvisor. He is very gentleman. He arranged all the trip very well. He booked my ferry tickets, cellular jail tickets, light show tickets, hotel booking in advance. He is very cooperative and helpful. He take care of all my needs.His company name is Sadai tour and travels. His contact number is 9531918600, 9933202151.
Written 31 January 2023
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moumi45963
Bengaluru, India134 contributions
Nov 2022
The must visit place for every one who is stepping in Port Blair is the infamous cellular jail which bears the memory of colonial torture indians had to face from British rulers. Do not miss the exhibition at the entrance gate to the jail which explains the history. Please take a guided tour of the jail for better understanding. Each of the cells tell story of the unsung heroes of india's freedom struggle. The terrace also gives an wonderful panoramic view of surroundings including Ross Island.
Gopal anna of Sadai Travels (+91 9531918600) provided us the transportation for local sight seeing. He is an wonderful person and made our 7 day long trip a memorable one.
Gopal anna of Sadai Travels (+91 9531918600) provided us the transportation for local sight seeing. He is an wonderful person and made our 7 day long trip a memorable one.
Written 25 January 2023
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Stanko P
8 contributions
Jan 2023
It is a historical building remembering us of a dark time of the colonial suppression and of the suffering of people that loved their country and wanted it to be free. There are still many places of suffering similar to this one in many places of today's world. It also reminds us of all the ugly things that humans are prepared to do to other humans in order to get power over them and to exploit them.
The surprising thing is the size of the jail and the large number of cells, even though only the remaining parts of the whole jail are presented.
The surprising thing is the size of the jail and the large number of cells, even though only the remaining parts of the whole jail are presented.
Written 24 January 2023
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AshishAnchal
Noida, India91 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Nice place to visit once. Do hire a guide he charges very negligible but gives you a very nice input.
Takes you back into lanes of history.
Nice place to visit.
Only concern is that there should be lift installed at least for senior citizens and physically disabled in central tower as they can actually correlate history but cannot climb sometimes
Takes you back into lanes of history.
Nice place to visit.
Only concern is that there should be lift installed at least for senior citizens and physically disabled in central tower as they can actually correlate history but cannot climb sometimes
Written 7 January 2023
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Raiden
New Delhi, India284 contributions
Dec 2022
must visit when in Andaman & Nicobar islands. Full of history and very well maintained by Govt. of India.
Do take an authorised guide for the complete experience.
Do take an authorised guide for the complete experience.
Written 6 January 2023
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Yashas.p
Bengaluru, India8 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
We had visited cellular Jail on 23/12/2022. Lights and sound show are cancelled due to some upgrade activities.
This place is an emotion which cannot be described in words and can only be felt.
You can spend easily 2-3hrs here.
A guide is must to understand history of place. Tickets were booked by sadai gopal bhaiya. He is best and very genuine whom u can trust blindly on any booking. For any hotel/ferry/cab/auto/byk booking in andaman islands. Contact him in number 9531918600/9933202151. He will be little busy. Contact him in advance for any details. We had 10 days trip. He took care of everything. He charges very minimal also. In ANI for any thing he is go to person.
He also has very good knowledge on port blair geography.
We were very disappointed that lights and sound show were cancelled in cellular Jail. Gopal bhaiya suggested an alternative for the time. So even if any event Is cancelled, if u contact gopal bhaiya he will give u many alternate options as well.
This place is an emotion which cannot be described in words and can only be felt.
You can spend easily 2-3hrs here.
A guide is must to understand history of place. Tickets were booked by sadai gopal bhaiya. He is best and very genuine whom u can trust blindly on any booking. For any hotel/ferry/cab/auto/byk booking in andaman islands. Contact him in number 9531918600/9933202151. He will be little busy. Contact him in advance for any details. We had 10 days trip. He took care of everything. He charges very minimal also. In ANI for any thing he is go to person.
He also has very good knowledge on port blair geography.
We were very disappointed that lights and sound show were cancelled in cellular Jail. Gopal bhaiya suggested an alternative for the time. So even if any event Is cancelled, if u contact gopal bhaiya he will give u many alternate options as well.
Written 4 January 2023
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MAYANKBIGDELHIFOODIE
New Delhi, India199 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This place makes you very emotional
The sacrifice they have done for us
And India
This place cannot be judged
This place is feeling
Not a jail
Wat a sacrifice
Salute to them
The sacrifice they have done for us
And India
This place cannot be judged
This place is feeling
Not a jail
Wat a sacrifice
Salute to them
Written 3 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Chandraneev
Kolkata (Calcutta), India2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
A visit to cellular jail provides immense historical insight to the freedom movement in India. We visited on 12.12.2022 and tickets booked by Sadai Gopal( 9531918600). He helped us in the entire trip in cruise booking, ferry booking, transport arrangement and car to baratang island. We recommend him to anyone visiting Andaman Islands. Trust him for anything!
Written 21 December 2022
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Madhu K
4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
It's a must visit! We took guide which was very informative. Please connect with gopal jee's number - 9531918600/9933202151(Sadai tour and travel) for easy trip arrangements
Written 16 December 2022
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Voyage49368363605
Bhubaneswar, India
Is cellular Jail closes to visitors during Durga puja
SSG
Bengaluru, India157 contributions
Hi. It may be closed on Government holidays. You can check in Govt Website or contact Gopal (9933202151) for more details
drrajeev67
Sonipat, India99 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
11 contributions
My travel agent booked us on Markuzz- Port Blair to Havelock and back.
Dr Nisheeth Patel
Rajkot, India1 contribution
Is Cellular jail open on Mondays ? We are planning to visit on 5/11/18.
RAJENDRA884 PRASAD
Faridabad, India3,274 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, NY168 contributions
It depends on the location of your hotel. But usually it is around Rs. 350-450 each way. You can call Vishal Tours (â€+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, India392 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.
Cellular Jail (Port Blair) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Cellular Jail
- We recommend booking Cellular Jail tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Cellular Jail tours on Tripadvisor
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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
- (1.60 km) SeaFood Delights
- Attractions near Cellular Jail:
- (0.15 km) Andaman Dolphin
- (0.16 km) Andaman Boat Club
- (0.20 km) Andaman Water Sports Complex
- (0.26 km) Marina Park and Aquarium
- (0.41 km) Elephant Beach