The mango festival in Delhi is the International Mango Festival, run by Delhi Tourism from 1987, with more than 550 varieties on show. If you miss it, you can order Alphonso mango online for Delhi from AlphonsoMango.in, delivered by Blue Dart.
For what is available now, see Alphonso mango export from India.
What is the mango festival in Delhi?
The Delhi mango festival is officially the International Mango Festival. According to Wikipedia, the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation runs it with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the National Horticultural Board and the New Delhi Municipal Council. It began in 1987, and more than 550 mango varieties and cultivars are shown and offered for tasting.
We are Powle Home Foods, based in Kurla West, Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. We are not organisers of the festival and do not speak for it. This page explains what the festival is, what to do there, how to taste mangoes properly at a fair, and how to get Alphonso delivered to Delhi if you cannot attend or want a dozen of one variety at home.
What happens at the festival
A mango festival is more than a market. Wikipedia lists the following activities at the Delhi festival:
- Tasting of mango varieties from many states.
- Cultural performances.
- A women's mango-eating contest.
- Mango slogan writing, mango carving demonstrations and a mango quiz.
- A judging competition with several categories, and a prize for the largest mango.
That mix makes it a family outing as much as a buying trip.
When and where it is held
Wikipedia names the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in Delhi as the recent venue and says the festival takes place in early summer. It gives no fixed month, and the dates shift from year to year, so check the Delhi Tourism announcements before you plan a trip. Venues can also change, so confirm the address with the organiser.
- Check the dates on the Delhi Tourism announcement.
- Confirm the venue and entry rules with the organiser.
- Go early in the day if you want to taste in comfort, because fairs get crowded.
- Carry water and a small cloth or wipes for sticky fingers.
How to taste mangoes at a fair
With more than 550 varieties on show, it helps to have a method. Take a note of the variety name at each stall, and ask where the fruit was grown and whether it is ready to eat. A fair is a good place to compare, but not every fruit on display is at the same stage of ripeness.
- Taste small pieces. Try a slice of several varieties rather than a whole mango of one.
- Ask about origin. A seller should be able to name the place where the fruit grew.
- Ask about ripening. Calcium carbide is banned for ripening fruit in India, so ask how the fruit was ripened.
- Notice texture. Some varieties are fibrous and some are not. Alphonso pulp is described as rich, creamy and non-fibrous.
A fair is a good place to taste regional mangoes. It may not suit buying a box to take home, because ripe fruit will not wait for a long journey.
Alphonso for Delhi, if you miss the festival
Alphonso is a Konkan-coast variety, and it does not grow around Delhi. The fruit that carries the GI tag, GI No. 139, comes from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt of Maharashtra. If you want a dozen delivered to Delhi, Gurgaon or Noida, you order it from the Konkan supply chain. We hold GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139), and our details are on the AlphonsoMango.in brand facts.
We source across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt. Our fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, and harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, before dawn. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller, and Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011 prohibits carbide for ripening fruit. Our Delhi guides cover the rest: Alphonso mango in Delhi, mango price in Delhi and ordering fresh mango in Delhi.
Festival or online order: which suits you?
| Point | Festival visit | Online order |
|---|---|---|
| Variety choice | More than 550 varieties and cultivars to taste. | A few varieties, each described on its product page. |
| Tasting before buying | Yes, at the stalls. | No, so rely on the seller's description and paperwork. |
| Convenience | You travel to the venue on the festival dates. | The box is delivered to your door in Delhi. |
| Best use | Exploring varieties and enjoying the day. | A dozen of one variety for home, family or a gift. |
The two work together. Taste widely at the fair, then order a dozen of the variety you liked best.
How to order for Delhi
- Choose a variety. Open the Ratnagiri Alphonso page or the Devgad Alphonso page. Both are the same Alphonso variety, from two parts of the Konkan, and start from Rs 1,849 per dozen.
- Enter your Delhi PIN code. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout.
- Receive and ripen. Fruit is sent firm and softens at your home. Keep it at room temperature, out of direct sun, and do not refrigerate unripe fruit.
- Report damage in time. If any fruit is damaged in transit, report it within 24 hours of delivery.
A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Check the product page for today's price. Fresh Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May, and the 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso.
Other mango products from us
Besides Alphonso, we list pages for Malawi mango and Aamras, both seasonal, so check availability on the product page. The Alphonso pulp tins (850 g and 3.1 kg) is sold all year in 850 g and 3.1 kg tins from Rs 590. If you tasted a mango at the festival and want to cook with it, our aamras recipe and the guide to cutting a mango are good starting points.
People also ask
Where is the mango festival held in Delhi?
Wikipedia names the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in Delhi as the recent venue of the International Mango Festival. Venues can change, so confirm the address and entry rules with the organiser, Delhi Tourism, before you go. The festival began in 1987, with more than 550 varieties on show.
When is the mango festival in Delhi?
The Delhi mango festival takes place in early summer, according to Wikipedia, which gives no fixed month. The dates shift each year, so check the announcement from Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation before you plan a visit. The festival began in 1987 and includes tasting and contests.
What month is mango season in India?
Mango season depends on the variety and the state. Alphonso from the Konkan is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Other varieties, such as those shown at the Delhi festival, have their own windows.
Can I buy Alphonso in Delhi if I miss the festival?
Yes. Order Ratnagiri or Devgad Alphonso from AlphonsoMango.in and enter your Delhi PIN code at checkout. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Fresh fruit shows as unavailable until the season opens, while pulp tins are sold all year.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, International Mango Festival.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium version of 2 April 2025).
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.
