Day 6
Neil Island to Port Blair
Today after breakfast, head back to Port Blair. On arrival, you shall proceed to visit the ‘Cellular Jail’. The Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani is an old colonial prison; constructed by the Britishers during their colonial rule in India. Cellular Jail was used particularly to exile political prisoners where they were subjected to many atrocities at the hands of the British. The jail complex is now owned by the Government of India and it is recognized as the national memorial monument showcasing the life of prisoners during the British period. The jail narrates of the horrifying and darkest period in the history of India. The secluded islands were chosen due to their distant location from the main parts of the country where the prisoners would be kept in the dark depriving them of the situation in the country and excluding them from the society. During the independence movement of India, thousands of Indians were imprisoned in the cellular jail, many of them died due to inhumane conditions, many were hanged till death and many simply perished. Today, the Cellular Jail is a solemn reminder of all the struggles that the freedom fighters fought through to win the independence of the country, and is an imperative part of the history that ought to be upheld. In the evening, experience the spectacular ‘Light & Sound Show’ at the Cellular Jail. Later, you are at leisure for shopping and other personal activities (if time permits).