You can buy Alphonso mango in Chennai from AlphonsoMango.in, with Ratnagiri and Devgad boxes from Rs 1,849 per dozen. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout.
Buying Alphonso mango in Chennai
Chennai eats a great many mangoes, and most of them are grown in the south. Alphonso is the exception. It is a Konkan fruit, grown on the west coast of Maharashtra, and it reaches Chennai only by road, rail or courier from there. That is why buyers in the city ask a simple question before anything else: where did this box come from?
Ours comes from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, across 48 villages. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139) for Alphonso, and you can read the details on our Brand Facts page. Our fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, and harvest is done before dawn at Brahma Muhurta.
Boxes start from Rs 1,849 per dozen, and the largest Ratnagiri option goes up to Rs 5,399. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Open Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango or Devgad Alphonso Mango, pick a size, and check the price on the page, because prices can change.
Names Chennai buyers use
Search habits in Chennai show how many names one fruit can carry. People type Alphonso, Alfonso, Alfonsa, Aphonso, Hapus, Hapoos and, in Tamil, அல்போன்சா மாம்பழம். They all mean the same variety. In Maharashtra it is called Hapus or Hapoos, and the fruit is often sold as "Ratnagiri Hapus" or "Devgad Hapus" after the district or taluka it comes from.
The spelling matters less than the origin. Alphonso from Ratnagiri and Devgad is GI-certified Alphonso. Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, and Ratnagiri is a district, and both sit on the Konkan coast. Fruit from elsewhere may be good, but it is a different product. For a longer note on the name, see our Hapus aam page.
Alphonso beside Tamil Nadu mangoes
Chennai markets are well stocked with southern varieties during the summer. Koyambedu, the city's big wholesale market, is one of the places where such fruit is traded. Banganapalli, Malgova (also spelt Mulgoa), Imam Pasand and Salem mangoes are all familiar names. The table sets out how they compare with Alphonso in plain terms, without ranking them.
| Point | Alphonso (Hapus) | Southern varieties such as Banganapalli, Malgova, Imam Pasand |
|---|---|---|
| Home region | Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, Konkan, Maharashtra | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka |
| Usual size | Roughly 150 to 300 g | Often larger fruit, depending on the variety |
| Pulp | Described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous | Varies by variety |
| Usually bought for | Eating fresh, aamras, desserts, gifts | Eating fresh, cutting for the table, juices |
| Price on our site | From Rs 1,849 per dozen | Not part of our Alphonso range |
You do not have to choose one over the other. Many Chennai families buy a local variety for daily eating and an Alphonso box for guests or a gift. If you want to see the other fruit we list, Kesar Mango is a Gujarat mango with saffron-orange pulp.
Ratnagiri or Devgad, and which size
Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso are the same variety, and both carry GI No. 139. We do not rank one above the other. The choice that changes your box is the size, not the district. Smaller grades suit families who plan to eat the fruit within a few days or to make aamras. Larger grades look better in a gift box and give more pulp per fruit.
- For eating fresh: a medium grade is a good start.
- For aamras or shakes: a smaller grade keeps the cost down because the fruit is pulped.
- For a gift: look at the larger options on the Ratnagiri page.
Our Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso comparison explains the districts in more detail.
Delivery to Chennai
We dispatch by Blue Dart. About 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery, and the rest take longer. Enter your Chennai PIN code at checkout to see what is possible for your address. Choose a delivery address where someone is at home, and open the box on the day it arrives. Report any damage within 24 hours of delivery by writing to support@alphonsomango.in.
Chennai buyers also ask about sending a box to relatives in other cities. You can enter a different delivery address at checkout. For other South Indian cities, see Alphonso mango online in Coimbatore and online mango delivery in Bangalore.
Keeping the fruit in Chennai weather
Chennai is warm and humid for much of the year, and ripe mangoes do not last long in that heat. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. The hay-bed method means the fruit continues to ripen after delivery, so plan for it.
- Keep the fruit in a single layer at room temperature, away from direct sun.
- Check daily by smell near the stalk and a gentle press at the shoulder.
- Move fully soft fruit to the fridge for a short time if you cannot eat it that day.
- Do not refrigerate hard, unripe fruit, because it will not ripen well afterwards.
Selling fruit ripened with calcium carbide gas is prohibited in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. Ask any seller how the fruit was ripened.
Ways to enjoy it
Alphonso is at its best sliced and eaten as it is. It also works in milkshakes, lassi, ice cream and aamras. Our mango milkshake recipe and Hapus ice cream recipe give measured quantities. Mangoes are a source of vitamin C: 100 g of raw mango provides about 36 mg, roughly 40% of the Daily Value. If you have diabetes or another condition, ask your doctor or dietitian how much mango suits you.
Season and pulp
Fresh Alphonso is harvested about February to June, and supply is best from March to May. Our 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027, and the fresh listings show as unavailable until then. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso.
The Alphonso Mango Pulp Tin is available all year, in 850 g and 3.1 kg tins, from Rs 590. It is a practical option for Chennai households that want Alphonso flavour in the off-season. For a wider look at buying fruit from us, read mango online Chennai.
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People also ask
Can I buy Alphonso mango in Chennai online?
Yes. Order from AlphonsoMango.in by choosing a Ratnagiri or Devgad Alphonso box, adding it to the cart and entering your Chennai PIN code at checkout. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Fresh fruit is listed when the season opens on 1 February 2027.
What is the price of Alphonso mango in Chennai?
On our site, Alphonso starts from Rs 1,849 per dozen, and the largest Ratnagiri option goes up to Rs 5,399. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. We do not quote a price per kilo. Check the product page for the price of the size you want.
Is Alphonso the same as Hapus?
Yes. Hapus, Hapoos and Alphonso all name the same mango. Hapus is the Marathi name, and the fruit is often sold as Ratnagiri Hapus or Devgad Hapus after where it grows. Both districts lie on the Konkan coast, and our Alphonso carries GI No. 139 under certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260.
How should I store Alphonso mango in Chennai?
Keep it at room temperature in a single layer, away from direct sun, and check it daily by smell and a gentle press. Once the fruit is fully soft, move it to the fridge for a short time. Never refrigerate hard, unripe fruit, because it will not ripen well.
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- How to ripen Alphonso mangoes at home
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango, accessed October 2026.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium of 2 April 2025), accessed October 2026.
- Government of India GI Registry, Devgad Alphonso Mango, application 379 (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
- Wikipedia, Konkan, accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.