अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
Why is it named Cellular Jail?
Completed in 1906 by the British East India Company, Cellular Jail was named for its 693 individual solitary confinement cells arranged along seven radiating wings, specifically constructed to prevent Indian freedom fighters from communicating with one another.
What is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep (Ross Island)?
Located 3 km across the harbor from Port Blair, Ross Island was the 19th-century British administrative headquarters of the Andaman penal settlement. Today, its vine-wrapped colonial ballroom, church, and chief commissioner's house ruins stand amidst free-roaming deer.
Do Indian citizens need a permit to visit Port Blair and South Andaman?
No, Indian citizens do not need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) or Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit Port Blair, South Andaman, Havelock (Swaraj Dweep), or Neil (Shaheed Dweep). A valid photo ID is sufficient.
How to reach South Andaman?
Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair has daily direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Visakhapatnam.