Visit the Cellular Jail in Andaman Islands

Built in 1906 by the British, the jail housed Indian freedom fighters.

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Visit the Cellular Jail in Andaman Islands

The Cellular Jail, located in Port Blair in the Andaman Islands, is a historic prison complex built by the British colonial government in the early 20th century. It was designed with a central tower and seven radiating wings of solitary cells, intended to isolate political prisoners and suppress dissent during the independence movement. The structure, constructed primarily from locally quarried stone, includes preserved cell blocks, an execution chamber, and a museum documenting the conditions and resistance of those imprisoned there. Today, the site serves as a national memorial and museum, with parts of the original complex remaining intact while other sections have been adapted for public access and commemoration.

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