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. After the construction of the Cellular Jail in 1906, the Viper Jail's importance declined. Today, the two-storied Jail building stands tumbled to the plinth level except for a portion of the roof with the outer wall dilapidated. A few birds which have built their nests inside the tomb of the gallows. Geography The island belongs to the Port Blair Islands and lies in the middle of Navy Bay. Administration Politically, Viper Island, along neighboring Port Blair Islands, are part of Port Blair Taluk. Fauna Spotted Deer have been sighted on the island. Tourism Viper Island is a serene beautiful tourist destination situated near Port Blair's harbour, and can be approached in 20 minutes from the Phoenix Bay jetty. The Harbor Cruise, available daily from the jetty, provides an overall view of different points of the harbor and a trip to this haunted Viper Island. 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. Image gallery References Cities and towns in South Andaman district Islands of South Andaman district Internment camps Indian independence movement India Torture in the United Kingdom Tourist attractions in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Uninhabited islands of India Islands of India Islands of the Bay of Bengal