Cellular Jail National Memorial
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The colonial prison of solitary cells where the British held freedom fighters, now a national memorial and museum.
MemorialSri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), South AndamanBest time to visit: October to May
Highlights
- Wings of small solitary cells radiating from a central tower
- The cell where Veer Savarkar was held
- Museum and photo gallery of freedom fighters
- Evening light-and-sound show on the history of the jail
Significance
Built between 1896 and 1906, the jail made ‘Kala Pani’ a byword for harsh exile. It was declared a national memorial in 1979 and honours those who suffered there for India’s freedom.