Local favourite island · South Andamans, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Malaytapu Island

Malaytapu Island is an island in South Andamans, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is about 21 km by road from Port Blair, and Munda Pahad Beach (15 km) is the must-see nearby.

Malaytapu Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Malaytapu Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Malaytapu Island: tips

  • Boat rides depend on tides and weather; ask about the last boat back.
  • Carry insect repellent in mangroves.

How to reach Malaytapu Island — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 11.52930, 92.60376. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Malaytapu Island

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Malaytapu Island?

September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

How far is Malaytapu Island from Port Blair?

Malaytapu Island is about 21 km by road from Port Blair (17 km straight line), 87 km from Havelock Island and 1465 km from Puri. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Malaytapu Island?

Nearby: Munda Pahad Beach (beach, 15 km), Gandhi Park (park, 27 km), Tiranga Memorial (Flag Point) (fort, 28 km), Cellular Jail (museum, 28 km), Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Sri Vijaya Puram (Ross Island) (fort, 30 km), North Bay underwater activity (attraction, 32 km).