Kesar mango deals at AlphonsoMango.in start from ₹999 for a 1.4–1.6 kg box of Gir Kesar sourced from Junagadh district (GI No. 185). Season runs February to June, peaking April–May. Delivery by BlueDart, Delhivery, Ekart or XpressBees reaches most Indian cities in 1–3 days. No carbide, no ethylene — natural ripening only.
Buy Gir Kesar Mango Online — Deals & Prices
AlphonsoMango.in (Powle Home Foods, Kurla West, Mumbai) sells GI-tagged Devgad and Ratnagiri Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes and Gir Kesar mangoes online with delivery across India. FSSAI licence 10020022011783.
Gir Kesar Mango
From Junagadh district, Gujarat — GI No. 185. Saffron-orange pulp, Brix 18–22°. Box: 1.4–1.6 kg, 4–6 fruit.
From ₹999 | In stock (season: Feb–June)
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Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango (GI Tagged) — Authentic Hapus Aam
GI No. 139. Konkan-grown, Brix 18–24°. Half dozen to 2 dozen boxes, 150–275 g per fruit by grade.
From ₹1,849 | In stock (season: Feb–June)
Buy NowKesar vs Alphonso: How They Compare
| Feature | Gir Kesar (Gujarat) | Ratnagiri Alphonso (Konkan) | Devgad Alphonso (Konkan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Tag | GI No. 185 (Junagadh district) | GI No. 139 (Ratnagiri district) | GI No. 139 (Sindhudurg district) |
| Brix at ripeness | 18–22° | 18–24° | 18–24° (typically upper end) |
| Season | February–June | February–June (peak March–May) | February–June (peak March–May) |
| Fruit weight | 150–250 g | 150–275 g (by grade) | 150–275 g (by grade) |
| Pulp colour | Deep saffron-orange | Golden yellow | Deep golden yellow |
| Aroma | Saffron-like, floral | Rich, buttery | Rich, buttery, slightly stronger |
| Starting price | From ₹999 | From ₹1,849 per dozen | From ₹1,849 per dozen |
| Ripening method | Natural hay-bed (Aadi) | Natural hay-bed (Aadi) | Natural hay-bed (Aadi) |
Delivery Across India
Fruit leaves our Mumbai packhouse by BlueDart, Delhivery, Ekart or XpressBees — the courier depends on your pin code. Metro cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune) typically receive their order in 20–24 hours from dispatch. Everywhere else in India: 1–3 days. We serve 15,000–17,000 serviceable pin codes.
Kesar arrives at 70–80% ripeness — firm enough for the journey, fully ripe within about three days of delivery. The box is a 5-ply corrugated fibreboard courier pack; every mango sits in a foam-net sleeve in a 12-slot partition that absorbs transit pressure so the fruit doesn't. Six air holes top and bottom keep the hay breathing during that final ripening window.
We do not dispatch fresh Kesar or Alphonso from July to January. That's an honest limit: the season closes in June and we won't ship off-season fruit.
How to Order
- Select your Kesar mango box — visit alphonsomango.in/products/kesar-mango. The 1.4–1.6 kg box (4–6 fruit) starts at ₹999. If you want Alphonso alongside, add a Ratnagiri dozen from ₹1,849.
- Add to cart and check out securely — enter your pin code to confirm serviceability; payment options include UPI, cards and net banking.
- We dispatch your order — BlueDart, Delhivery, Ekart or XpressBees picks up within the same business day (subject to order timing and pin code). You receive a tracking link. Most cities: 1–3 days.
Gir Kesar Origin and GI Tag
Gir Kesar holds GI Tag No. 185 covering Junagadh district in Gujarat — specifically the Girnar foothills, the Gir forest belt and Talala. The name "Kesar" comes from the saffron (kesar) colour of the pulp. Every Kesar mango we sell traces back to this geography. We do not source Kesar from Konkan or any other region.
The Girnar belt gives Kesar a distinct terroir: basalt-rich, well-drained red soil, dry summer heat and the microclimate off the Gir forest. Prashant Powle visited orchards in the Junagadh belt before selecting supplier farms — the same discipline he applies to the 55 villages across Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg for Alphonso.
Authenticity check: ask any seller for their GI Registry authorisation. For Alphonso from our orchards, our GI Authorised User number is AU/5974/GI/139/260, verified against FSSAI licence 10020022011783 and APEDA registration 225579.
Kesar Mango Season
When is Kesar mango season?
Kesar season runs February to June, with the peak harvest in April and May. Early-season fruit (February–March) tends to be firmer with a lighter colour; peak-season fruit (April–May) delivers the deepest saffron pulp and highest Brix. By late June, yields drop sharply and quality variance rises. We stop taking orders once reliable supply from the Junagadh belt ends — which is typically before July.
If you're reading this outside the February–June window, you can register your interest for pre-order. Pre-orders can be cancelled before dispatch.
Ripening and Storage at Home
Your Kesar box arrives at 70–80% ripeness. Leave the mangoes in the box at room temperature (not the fridge) for two to three days. The hay inside the box continues the natural ripening process — the same Aadi method used at our Mumbai packhouse, just at your end. Once the skin gives slightly under gentle pressure and the saffron aroma is strong, refrigerate and consume within two days.
No carbide. No ethylene chambers. No artificial ripening agents of any kind. The hay-bed (Aadi) method is what every Konkan and Junagadh grower used before industrial ripening became common — we've simply kept it.
Fruit for export to the US, UK, UAE, Singapore and Japan goes through the same packhouse process. The independently tested residue panel — Envirocare Labs Pvt. Ltd. (NABL-accredited, certificate TC-8284), report 01/ETHAP2500044 issued 5 April 2025 — found all 28 residues within Codex maximum residue limits, with 27 of 28 below the limit of quantification (0.01 mg/kg). We say "independently tested, all residues within Codex limits" — not "pesticide-free."
Answers to Common Questions
Where can I buy Gir Kesar mangoes online in India?
AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods) sources Gir Kesar directly from Junagadh district orchards in Gujarat and ships nationally. Boxes start at ₹999 for 1.4–1.6 kg. Order at alphonsomango.in/products/kesar-mango. Delivery: 1–3 days across India.
Kesar vs Alphonso mango: which is sweeter?
Both reach 18–24° Brix at full ripeness. Kesar's saffron-orange pulp carries a floral, lighter sweetness. Alphonso — especially Devgad — is richer and more buttery. Neither is objectively sweeter; they taste different. If you want both, order a Kesar box alongside a Ratnagiri Alphonso dozen.
Kesar mango price per box
Gir Kesar starts at ₹999 for a 1.4–1.6 kg box of 4–6 fruit at AlphonsoMango.in. Ratnagiri Alphonso starts at ₹1,849 per dozen (150–180 g per fruit). Prices may vary slightly through the season based on yield and grade availability.
When is Kesar mango season?
February to June, peaking in April and May. Outside this window, fresh Kesar is not available. AlphonsoMango.in does not dispatch fresh mangoes from July to January.
Is Gir Kesar GI tagged?
Yes. Gir Kesar holds GI Tag No. 185 from the GI Registry of India, covering Junagadh district in Gujarat, including the Girnar hills and Gir forest belt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a Kesar mango box?
Gir Kesar mango boxes start at ₹999 for a 1.4–1.6 kg box (4–6 fruit) at AlphonsoMango.in. Ratnagiri Alphonso Hapus starts at ₹1,849 per dozen. Prices are set at the start of the season and may adjust based on harvest yield.
When does the Kesar mango season start and end?
Kesar mango season runs February to June. Peak availability and best flavour falls in April and May. No fresh Kesar is available July to January — we won't dispatch off-season fruit.
How long does Kesar mango delivery take?
We dispatch by BlueDart, Delhivery, Ekart or XpressBees depending on your pin code. Metro cities receive orders in 20–24 hours. All other serviceable pin codes: 1–3 days. We cover 15,000–17,000 pin codes across India.
People Also Ask
Which mango is better, Kesar or Alphonso?
Neither is objectively better — they suit different tastes. Alphonso (Hapus) from Ratnagiri or Devgad has golden-yellow pulp with a rich, buttery aroma and Brix reaching 24°. Gir Kesar from Junagadh has deep saffron-orange pulp, a floral scent, and Brix of 18–22°. Both ripen naturally on hay, with no carbide.
If you want the classic Konkan richness, order Alphonso from ₹1,849 per dozen. For the saffron-pulp experience from Gujarat's Girnar belt, Kesar starts at ₹999 for a 1.4–1.6 kg box.
Does mango ever go on sale?
Yes — Kesar mango deals at AlphonsoMango.in start from ₹999 for a 1.4–1.6 kg box of GI-tagged Gir Kesar from Junagadh district. The best prices and freshest fruit fall in April and May, at peak harvest. Outside the February–June season, fresh mangoes are not dispatched at any price — the season closes and we stop.
Authority
AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, founded in 2017 by Prashant Powle and registered in July 2019. GI Authorised User: AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139, Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019). FSSAI licence: 10020022011783. APEDA registration: 225579. The brand has served 47,000+ customers since its first full commercial season in 2020, with 46% of customers reordering and an average of 2.8 boxes per customer per season. Verified buyer reviews average 4.35★ on Judge.me. Prashant Powle was interviewed by The Economic Times in June 2026 as a GI-certified Alphonso grower and trader on the 2026 season's weather and yield challenges (read the article).
Source: Powle Home Foods (AlphonsoMango.in), Kesar mango sourced from Junagadh district (GI No. 185), season February–June, dispatched by air-conditioned transport with natural hay-bed ripening — no carbide, no ethylene chambers.
For further reading on mango cultivation, nutrition and variety classification, see the TNAU Agritech Portal and ICAR-CISH Lucknow. Nutrition figures referenced against USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN 2020 RDA values.
Explore our full guide on Alphonso mango season dates and variety differences or read how we ripen Alphonso and Kesar mangoes naturally at home. Browse the full mango collection at alphonsomango.in/collections/mango.