Have you ever wondered what it must be like to live in a jail? Well, now you can experience it yourself at the Chanchalguda Central Prison in Hyderabad! The newly inaugurated Jail Museum at the prison in Hyderabad is offering a ‘Feel The Jail’ experience, where visitors can see what it’s like to live their life behind bars. From the food of the prisoners to their routine, visitors will get to experience it all! Fascinated?
Live Like A Prisoner At A Real Jail In Hyderabad
The ‘Feel the Jail’ initiative lets ordinary folk see what it’s like to live in a real jail. Visitors will get to live in special replica cells that are designed to look exactly like real prison cells. They will also get to eat food that prisoners are generally served.
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In addition to this, they will get to follow the exact routine that prison inmates get to follow. There is a 12-hour experience and a 24-hour experience. The former costs INR 1,000, and the latter costs INR 2,000.
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More About The Prison Museum At Chanchalguda
In addition to this experience, the Jail Museum also exhibits the evolution of jails since the Nizam era to the modern era. It also features real shackles and chains, as well as the stories of notable prison inmates like Dasarathi Krishnamacharyulu and Bhakta Ramadasu.
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This particular ‘feel the jail’ experience was inspired by the Sangareddy Heritage Prison Museum, which also offered a similar experience that ended up garnering significant attention.
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Summing Up
This experience is sure to attract the attention of the morbidly curious. While not for everyone, there certainly is an audience for this kind of stuff. It will surely also help the public in understanding how prison rehabilitation works.
FAQs
Is This Experience Safe?
Yes, the cells are located in a secure location.
Can I Bring My Family To The Museum?
Yes. Children under 10 can enter for free.
Is There A Dress Code For The Feel The Jail Experience?
Visitors must wear simple clothes approved by the prison authorities.
