Place a mango online order at AlphonsoMango.in and receive GI-certified Alphonso mangoes (GI No. 139) from 48 Konkan villages — priced from ₹1,849 — via BlueDart air dispatch with 1–3 day delivery across India. Season runs March–June.
Order Alphonso Mangoes Online
AlphonsoMango.in ships GI-certified Hapus Aam from Ratnagiri and Devgad directly to your door. Both varieties are sourced from 48 villages across the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Both are carbide-free and naturally ripened on hay beds. Both carry GI Authorisation No. AU/5974/GI/139/260.
Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango (GI Tagged)
Price: ₹1,849 – ₹5,399
Availability: Seasonal (March–June). Currently out of stock. Pre-orders accepted.
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Devgad Alphonso Mango (Export Quality)
Price: ₹1,849 – ₹5,499
Availability: Seasonal (March–June). Currently out of stock. Pre-orders accepted.
Buy NowRatnagiri vs Devgad: Which Should You Choose?
| Feature | Ratnagiri Alphonso | Devgad Alphonso |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Ratnagiri district, Konkan, Maharashtra | Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra |
| GI Tag | Yes — GI No. 139 | Yes — GI No. 139 |
| Brix (sweetness) | 18 to 24° Brix | 18 to 24° Brix |
| Season window | Mid-March to May | Late March to June |
| Typical weight per fruit | 150–250 g | 200–300 g |
| Price range | ₹1,849 – ₹5,399 | ₹1,849 – ₹5,499 |
| Export certified | Yes — APEDA 225579 | Yes — APEDA 225579 |
| Flavour profile | Bright, citrus-forward sweetness | Deeper, richer, more saffron-like notes |
Delivery Across India
Orders placed before 12:00 noon IST on a business day dispatch the same evening via BlueDart air cargo. Transit times vary by zone:
- Mumbai, Pune, Nashik: Next-day delivery
- Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai: 1–2 days
- Lucknow, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur: 1–2 days
- Northeast India, Tier-3 cities: 2–3 days
Each box is packed with wood wool cushioning. Mangoes travel unripe-to-semi-ripe. They reach your home firm. They ripen naturally over 2–3 days at room temperature, just as they would on the tree. We do not use carbide at any stage.
Honest limitation: We do not ship outside the season window (July–February). If you place an order between July and February, it will be processed only when the new season opens in March.
How to order
- Step 1: Select Grade — Choose Ratnagiri Alphonso (₹1,849–₹5,399) or Devgad Alphonso (₹1,849–₹5,499) based on Brix preference and budget.
- Step 2: Add to Cart — Select box size (500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg, or 5 kg equivalent dozen packs) and add to cart.
- Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — Orders confirmed before 12:00 noon IST ship same day via BlueDart air.
Mangoes in Lucknow: Local vs Premium Alphonso
Lucknow has one of India's richest mango cultures. The Awadh region produced Dussehri, Fazli, Chausa, Khaasul Khaas, and Lakhnowa — all grown in the fertile Indo-Gangetic plains. The Nawabs of Awadh were famous for their mango orchards and mango tasting sessions, called amras mehfils.
Dussehri, grown in Malihabad near Lucknow, remains the city's signature variety. It is light, sweet, and fibrous — and it ripens in June and July.
Alphonso does not grow in Lucknow. The Konkan climate — laterite soil, coastal humidity, Sahyadri mountain shade — cannot be replicated in the plains. So if you want Hapus Aam in लखनऊ, the only route is a mango online order from the source.
What Makes Alphonso Different from Dussehri?
Dussehri is excellent. It is the mango of UP. But Alphonso is a different fruit entirely. The saffron-yellow pulp is fibre-free. The Brix reads 20–24°, compared to Dussehri's typical 16–18°. The aroma is floral and warm. A single Devgad Alphonso from Malgund village fills the room the moment you cut it open.
Mango Festival Lucknow
Lucknow hosts an annual Mango Festival, usually in June or July, showcasing over 500 varieties from across India. Alphonso is always displayed as a premium category entry — because it never grows locally. Festival visitors who taste it often place their first mango online order immediately after.
Mango Price in Lucknow
Local Dussehri in Lucknow markets sells for ₹60–₹120 per kg in peak season. Alphonso at a Mumbai retailer fetches ₹400–₹800 per kg. Ordering directly from AlphonsoMango.in at ₹1,849 for a premium GI-certified box eliminates the middlemen and the spoilage from long cold-chain breaks. The price reflects the source, the certification, and the air freight — not a retail markup.
GI Tag and Authenticity
The Geographical Indication tag (GI No. 139) protects Alphonso mangoes grown in Ratnagiri and Devgad. The GI Registry certificate number is 4163, dated 16 October 2019. Only authorised users may sell GI-tagged Alphonso. AlphonsoMango.in holds Authorisation No. AU/5974/GI/139/260.
The market is full of mangoes labelled "Hapus" that are not. They come from Karnataka, Gujarat, or other states. They may look similar but the Brix, fibre content, and aroma differ sharply. The GI sticker on an AlphonsoMango.in box is not decorative — it is traceable to a specific authorisation number issued by the GI Registry, Intellectual Property India.
What is the Brix level of Devgad Alphonso?
A ripe Devgad Alphonso measures 18 to 24° Brix. This is among the highest natural sugar concentrations of any Indian mango variety. Ratnagiri Alphonso measures 18 to 24° Brix. Both are significantly sweeter than the average commercial mango at 14–16° Brix.
What does the Alphonso GI tag guarantee?
It guarantees origin — the fruit grew in the specified coastal belt of Konkan. It does not guarantee grade, size, or ripening method. That is why the FSSAI licence (10020022011783) and APEDA export certification (225579) matter separately: they cover food safety and quality standards.
Natural Ripening, No Carbide
Prashant Powle, who oversees sourcing across 48 Konkan villages, insists on one rule: no calcium carbide, ever. Carbide-ripened mangoes may look golden on the outside but stay white and starchy inside. The flavour never develops fully.
AlphonsoMango.in uses traditional hay-bed ripening. Freshly harvested mangoes are layered in dry grass in airy rooms. The ethylene released naturally by the fruit itself triggers ripening. The pulp turns uniformly saffron-yellow. The Brix climbs to its peak. The aroma appears. This takes 3–5 days from harvest. The mangoes ship firm and ripen in your home over 2–3 days.
Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), hay-bed ripening practice observed across sourcing villages in Ratnagiri and Devgad, Konkan, Maharashtra.
Season and Availability
Alphonso season opens in mid-March in Ratnagiri. Devgad fruit follows in late March. The season closes by early June. Outside these months — July through February — there is no fresh Alphonso available anywhere in India. Any seller claiming to ship fresh Alphonso in August is selling a different variety or a frozen product.
AlphonsoMango.in does not sell off-season fresh Alphonso. We offer Alphonso mango pulp and Aamras year-round as alternatives. Pre-orders for the next season open in January.
When should I place a mango online order for Lucknow delivery?
Place your order between 15 March and 31 May for guaranteed fresh fruit. Orders placed in the first two weeks of April receive the most abundant and flavourful harvest. Avoid ordering in the last week of May — late-season fruit is often smaller and less aromatic.
Nutrition and Why Alphonso Stands Apart
One 100 g serving of Alphonso pulp delivers approximately 60 kcal, 15 g of natural sugars, and meaningful quantities of Vitamin C (36 mg), Vitamin A (54 µg RAE), potassium (168 mg), and folate. The high Brix is not just sweetness — it correlates with a denser concentration of carotenoids, which give the pulp its deep saffron colour and contribute to antioxidant activity.
The fibre-free texture is a structural trait of the Alphonso variety, not a processing choice. The cells are finer and more tightly packed than in fibrous varieties. This makes Alphonso the preferred mango for Aamras, kulfi, and mango lassi.
47,000+ customers across India and six countries have ordered from AlphonsoMango.in since 2019. Repeat order rates are high. The most common customer note: "The aroma filled the room before we opened the box."
Explore our full range in the Alphonso mango collection and read our mango gift box guide for gifting ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Alphonso mangoes for a mango online order?
Ratnagiri Alphonso starts at ₹1,849 and goes up to ₹5,399 depending on grade and box size. Devgad Alphonso ranges from ₹1,849 to ₹5,499. Prices include GI certification, FSSAI-compliant packing, and BlueDart air freight.
When is the Alphonso mango season for online orders?
The season runs mid-March to early June. Ratnagiri fruit arrives first (mid-March). Devgad follows in late March. No fresh Alphonso is available July through February. Pre-orders open each January.
How many days does delivery take after I place a mango online order?
Orders confirmed before 12:00 noon IST dispatch the same evening via BlueDart air. Most cities receive delivery within 1–2 days. Northeast India and remote pin codes may take up to 3 days.
Authority
AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, a unit of Powle Home Foods The site holds GI Authorised User status under Certificate No. AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139, Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019). FSSAI Licence: 10020022011783. APEDA Registration: 225579. All mangoes are ripened naturally using the traditional hay-bed method. Calcium carbide is never used at any stage of harvesting, ripening, or packing. Sourcing spans 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad districts, Konkan, Maharashtra.
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