Historical & Heritage📍 Port Blair, South Andaman

Cellular Jail

Historic Kala Pani Freedom Memorial & Iconic Light & Sound Show in Port Blair

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Timings

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Light & Sound Show: 5:30 PM (Hindi), 6:45 PM (Hindi), 7:45 PM (English)

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Entry & Show Rates

₹30 per person (Museum Entry) | ₹300 per person (Light & Sound Show)

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Time Needed

1.5 - 2 Hours

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Best Season

Year-Round (Morning for Museum & Galleries, Evening for Light & Sound Show)

🎭 Must-Attend Evening Spectacle

Cellular Jail Light & Sound Show (Son-et-Lumiere)

The evening Light and Sound show brings the valiant saga of Indian freedom struggle to life inside the historic prison courtyard. Narrated in the powerful voice of late Bollywood legend Om Puri, the show recreates the heroic sacrifices of freedom fighters under British exile.

🕒 Daily Show Schedule

1st Show (Hindi):5:30 PM

2nd Show (Hindi):6:45 PM

3rd Show (English):7:45 PM

🎟️ Ticket Fee & Booking Tip

Show Ticket Rate:₹300 / Person

💡 Pro Tip: Online tickets open 14 days in advance. Pre-book early during Oct-May peak season.

📅 🏛️ Cellular Jail Memorial & Evening Show Schedule

Full Day Schedule

⏰ 09:00 AM

Museum & National Memorial Entry

Enter the historic Kala Pani wing and explore freedom fighter museum galleries.

⏰ 10:30 AM

Veer Savarkar Cell & Central Tower View

Visit Savarkar Cell and climb the central watchtower for a panoramic Port Blair view.

⏰ 04:45 PM

Courtyard Seating for Evening Show

Re-enter prison courtyard for the legendary Light & Sound show.

⏰ 05:30 PM

Son-et-Lumiere Show Commencement

Experience the emotional saga of Indian freedom struggle narrated by Om Puri.

✅ What is Included

✓Museum entry ticket & freedom fighter gallery access
✓Kala Pani memorial courtyard access

❌ Exclusions & Optional Add-ons

✕Light & Sound show ticket (₹300 / person optional)
✕Non-professional Video/Handy Camera: ₹200 per camera, Professional Video Camera: ₹1,000 per camera
✕Guide fee

🎒 What to Carry & Travel Packing Tips

✔️ Government Photo ID proof✔️ Advance booked ticket printout / QR code✔️ Water bottle & umbrella (during sunny hours)

📸 Cellular Jail Photo Gallery

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📜 Overview & History of Cellular Jail

Cellular Jail, famously known as Kala Pani (Black Water), stands as an enduring monument to India’s struggle for freedom. Constructed by the British colonial government between 1896 and 1906, this grim prison was specially designed to isolate political prisoners in solitary confinement. Located at Atlanta Point in Port Blair, the architectural layout features seven wings radiating outwards from a central watchtower like spokes of a wheel—allowing a single guard to monitor all 693 individual cells. Distinguished freedom fighters including Vinayak Damodar (Veer) Savarkar, his brother Ganesh Savarkar, Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla, and Sachindra Nath Sanyal suffered inhuman tortures within these walls. Today, Cellular Jail is preserved as a sacred National Memorial, hosting a comprehensive Freedom Fighters Museum, the eternal flame Swatantrya Jyot, and the world-famous evening Light and Sound Show.

🏛️ Key Attractions Inside Cellular Jail

Central Watchtower & 7 Radial Wings

The heart of the prison architecture designed with a central tower connecting 7 three-story wings containing 693 solitary cells.

Veer Savarkar Cell (Cell No. 30)

Located on the top floor of Tower 2, this historic cell housed Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during his 10-year imprisonment (1911-1921).

Son-et-Lumiere (Light & Sound Show)

A thrilling evening spectacle narrated in the powerful voice of late actor Om Puri, depicting freedom struggles under British rule.

Swatantrya Jyot (Eternal Flame)

Erected in the central courtyard to honor the unyielding spirit and sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters.

Freedom Fighters Exhibition Gallery & Museum

Displays historic documents, original uniforms, photographs, and punishment equipment used during British rule.

🚗 How to Reach Cellular Jail

Cellular Jail is located at Atlanta Point, Port Blair, just 4 km from Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) and 2 km from Port Blair city center. It is easily accessible by auto-rickshaw, private taxi, or local city bus.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How to book Cellular Jail Light and Sound show tickets?

Tickets can be booked online through the official Andaman Tourism portal or via local travel operators. Advance booking is recommended during peak season (Oct-May).