- Jail open
- 09:00 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:45 (closed Mondays for upkeep in some months)
- Entry ticket
- ₹30 adult; camera ₹200; still verify at the counter
- Light & sound
- Hindi show ~18:00; second show ~19:15; English on select days
- Show ticket
- ₹300 – ₹500 depending on seating tier
- Duration
- Museum 1.5 hours; show 45–55 minutes
- Where
- Atlanta Point, 3 km from Port Blair airport
How to sequence it on arrival day
Flights into Port Blair land in the morning. Cellular Jail plus the evening show is the correct arrival-day plan — it needs no ferry, no permit, and it fills the exact window when you cannot leave for another island.
- Land 10:00–12:00 → hotel check-in → jail museum at 14:00 → Corbyn's Cove at 16:00 → show at 18:00
- Do not attempt Havelock on arrival day unless you land before 08:30
- Book show seats the same morning; evening slots sell out in December–January
Which show to book
- The Hindi show is the original score and the fuller production
- The English narration runs on limited evenings — check at the ticket counter that morning
- Central block seating faces the banyan tree the narrative is built around; side tiers see less
- Carry a light layer — the courtyard is open-air and gets breezy
What to see inside
- The surviving three wings of the original seven, and the central watchtower
- Veer Savarkar's cell on the third floor of the first wing
- The gallows chamber and the oil mill in the rear yard
- The photo gallery and the freedom-fighter records room — the best-curated part
Frequently asked questions
What are the Cellular Jail light and sound show timings?
The first show is usually at about 18:00 and the second at about 19:15, running 45–55 minutes. Hindi runs daily; English is scheduled on select evenings only, so confirm at the counter on the day.
How much is the Cellular Jail entry ticket?
Museum entry is about ₹30 per adult with a separate camera fee of around ₹200. Light and sound show tickets run ₹300–₹500 depending on seating tier.
Can I book the light and sound show online?
Availability of online booking has been inconsistent. The reliable route is to buy at the counter the same morning, or have your operator hold seats — we do this for our guests as standard.
Is Cellular Jail worth visiting with children?
Yes for the museum and the show, though the subject matter is heavy. The show is in the open air and finishes by about 19:00, which works with most children's schedules.
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