August 31, 2020

Mangoes Online Store Now available

By Prashant Powle • 6 minute read

You can buy mangoes online from AlphonsoMango.in, with Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso sold by the dozen. This guide explains how to choose between the two, what to check before you order, how delivery works, and when fresh fruit is in season.

You can compare boxes and sizes in our Ratnagiri Alphonso mango boxes.

Buying mangoes online: the short version

Buy mangoes online from Ratnagiri and Devgad Konkan Maharashtra

Buying mangoes online works best when you know three things before you order: the origin you want, the dozen size that suits how you will eat the fruit, and the date you need it. Fresh Alphonso is sold only in its season, so the date matters more than it does for most fruit. Plan the order around the season, and use pulp tins when fresh fruit is not available.

The steps for placing an order are set out below, after the notes on origin and delivery. Each product page also shows the options and the current price, which can change, so check it on the day you order.

Ratnagiri or Devgad: how to choose

Buy authentic Ratnagiri Alphonso mango, Hapus Aam online

Both are Alphonso, sold by the dozen, and both are listed in the same sizes. Ratnagiri is a district on the Konkan coast, and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, further south. We do not rank one above the other, and we do not claim that either ripens earlier or later.

Choose the origin that matches what you want to read on the label, and then choose the size. The Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango page and the Devgad Alphonso Mango page each show the sizes on offer. Compare the dozen, the size and the origin, rather than a headline price on its own. If you are unsure, start with the box size you will finish within a week, and then choose the origin you prefer.

Where these mangoes come from

Devgad Alphonso mango, Devgad Hapus, order online

Our fruit is sourced across 55 villages in the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Alphonso from this belt is known for its creamy, non-fibrous pulp, and the skin turns a deep golden yellow as the fruit ripens.

We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139) for Ratnagiri Alphonso, and our Devgad Alphonso is covered by certificate AU/6932. Ask any seller for the certificate number, and check that it matches the origin on the product page.

Harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hours, for all our Alphonso. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. If you want to know more about the variety itself, the Alphonso: The Jewel of Konkan guide covers the region in more detail.

Ordering the right box

Start with the product you want, then choose the dozen size. For eating whole or sliced, a larger fruit gives more pulp per piece. For aamras, shakes and kulfi, any size works, and the smaller sizes cost less per dozen. For gifting, even fruit in a larger size looks best in a box.

A dozen of our Alphonso weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. We sell by the dozen rather than by weight, and we do not quote a per-kg rate. Alphonso is listed from Rs 1,849 per dozen, and the largest Ratnagiri option is listed at up to Rs 5,399. The order page shows the full range of sizes.

Delivery and damage

We dispatch by Blue Dart. About 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery, but we do not promise a day for every city, so enter your PIN code at checkout to see the option for your address. Because fresh mangoes are perishable, open the box as soon as it arrives and check the fruit. Lay the mangoes in a single layer at room temperature, away from direct sun, and do not chill firm fruit. The selection, storage and ripening guide explains how to tell when each mango is ready.

If fruit arrives damaged, report it within 24 hours of delivery to support@alphonsomango.in or on 8369048029. Reporting within that window helps us look at the problem while the fruit and the box are still available to check.

Season, pulp and when to order

Fresh Alphonso is harvested from about February to June, and supply is best from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside those months fresh Alphonso is not sold, which is why the pulp matters for the rest of the year.

The Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin comes in 850 g and 3.1 kg tins from Rs 590, and it is available all year. It is made from the same variety, which makes it a practical choice for shakes, desserts and kulfi when fresh fruit is not in season.

Choosing a box for a family or a gift

A dozen is a practical size for a household that wants to eat fresh fruit over a week or so, while a larger box suits a group, a party or a gift. Think about how quickly the fruit will be eaten. Firm fruit ripens over a few days, so it is better to order a size you can finish while it is at its best, rather than a box that will sit too long.

For a gift, even fruit in a larger size looks best in a box, and a note with the origin helps the recipient understand what they are receiving. Gifting orders can be placed in the same way as any other order, and the product pages show the options available.

Kesar and Pairi on the same page

Kesar is a different variety from Alphonso. It is grown in Gujarat, and you can read about it on the Gir Kesar article on Wikipedia page. Our Kesar is sold as a half-dozen from Rs 999 or a dozen from Rs 1,699. We do not describe Kesar with GI wording.

Pairi is a Konkan mango from Maharashtra, often bought for aamras. A dozen of Pairi is listed from Rs 2,799. Each of these mangoes has its own product page, so compare the variety, the size and the price before you choose.