In any talk about Andaman and its role in the freedom struggle, it is the Cellular Jail that finds frequent mention.

Brij Kishore Singh Deo, popularly known as Maharaja Jagannath of Puri, was kept in the Viper Jail, where he died in 1879.

The Jail has secured a permanent place in the history of the freedom struggle as it was here that Sher Ali, a Pashtun from Peshawar, was hanged after he assassinated Lord Mayo, the Viceroy of India, on February 8, 1872 at Hope Town jetty, opposite Chatham Island.

[6] Today, the two-storied Jail building stands tumbled to the plinth level except for a portion of the roof with the outer wall dilapidated.

[citation needed] Viper Island is a serene beautiful tourist destination situated near Sri Vijaya Puram's harbour, and can be approached in 20 minutes from the Phoenix Bay jetty.

This place is visited by number of tourists as it has multiple attractions with historical importance and also has mesmerizing picnic spots with natural picturesque environments.