Indian Mango Varieties

India grows over 1,500 mango varieties. The top 7 mango types — Alphonso, Kesar, Dashehari, Langra, Chausa, Himsagar, and Totapuri — span a season of February to June (peak March to May). GI-certified Alphonso (GI No. 139) reaches 23–26 Brix and ships in 1–3 days.

Buy GI-Certified Alphonso Online

AlphonsoMango.in sources directly from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad. Every box ships via BlueDart with 1–3 day delivery. Both products below are currently out of stock — pre-orders open before the March season.

Ratnagiri vs Devgad — Side-by-Side

Attribute	Ratnagiri Alphonso	Devgad Alphonso
GI Certification	GI No. 139 (AU/5974)	GI No. 139 (AU/5974)
Brix (sweetness)	23–25 Brix	18 to 24 Brix
Season window	Mid-March – end May	April – mid-June
Average fruit weight	150–250 g	180–280 g
Skin colour at ripeness	Golden yellow	Deep saffron-yellow
Price range (per box)	₹1,849 – ₹5,399	₹1,849 – ₹5,499
Export destinations	US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan	US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan
Ripening method	Natural hay-bed, carbide-free	Natural hay-bed, carbide-free

Delivery Across India

Orders placed before 2 PM IST on any working day dispatch the same day. BlueDart air freight covers most metro pin codes — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata — within 24 hours. Tier-2 cities receive delivery in 2 days. Remote pin codes may take up to 3 days. Every box is packed in a ventilated corrugated carton with moisture-resistant lining to protect the fruit during transit.

We do not ship outside India directly through the website. International buyers in the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Japan can use the export inquiry form linked below.

How to order

1. Step 1: Select Grade — choose Ratnagiri or Devgad; select box size (dozen/half-dozen) and weight band (S/M/L/XL).
2. Step 2: Add to Cart — confirm quantity and delivery pin code at checkout.
3. Step 3: Same-day Dispatch — BlueDart air freight; tracking SMS sent within 2 hours of pickup.

• grade options: Ratnagiri GI | Devgad GI | Export Premium
• size options: Small (150–180 g) | Medium (180–220 g) | Large (220–260 g) | XL (260–300 g)
• Brix range: 23–26
• budget bands: ₹1,849 (entry) | ₹2,999 (mid) | ₹5,499 (premium export)
• serviceable cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Lucknow, and 900+ other pin codes via BlueDart network

The 7 Mango Varieties Every Buyer Should Know

India grows over 1,500 aam varieties. Most buyers encounter fewer than ten. These 7 mango types represent the widest range of taste, texture, origin, and season across the country.

1. Alphonso (Hapus) — Konkan, Maharashtra. Season: March–June. Brix: 23–26. Saffron pulp, thin skin, virtually no fibre.
2. Kesar — Gir Somnath, Gujarat. Season: May–June. Brix: 18 to 24. Deep orange pulp; used extensively for Aamras.
3. Dashehari — Lucknow and Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh. Season: June–July. Fibre-light, elongated, mild sweetness.
4. Langra — Varanasi, UP; also Haryana and Bihar. Season: July–August. Green skin even when ripe; strong turpentine note some buyers love.
5. Chausa — Northern India. Season: August. Very juicy; eaten by sucking rather than slicing. Late-season treat.
6. Himsagar — West Bengal. Season: May–June. Small, greenish-yellow, intensely sweet with a honey-like finish.
7. Totapuri — South India (Karnataka, Andhra, Tamil Nadu). Season: May–July. Firm, tangy, beak-shaped tip. Preferred for pulp, pickle, and mango drinks.

Alphonso — India's King of Mangoes

Why Konkan Alphonso Tastes Different

The Portuguese introduced Alphonso (Hapus) to the Konkan coast in the 1500s. The laterite volcanic soil of Ratnagiri and Devgad is unlike any farmland in the north or south. It drains fast, holds trace minerals, and stresses the tree mildly — which concentrates sugar and aroma in the fruit. Prashant Powle, who selects fruit across 48 villages from Ratnagiri to Devgad, notes that trees grown on laterite ridges — like those in Velas and Kelshi villages — consistently score higher on Brix than valley orchards.

What Is the Brix Level of Devgad Alphonso?

A ripe Devgad Alphonso measures 18 to 24 Brix on a standard refractometer. Ratnagiri Alphonso typically reads 23–25 Brix. Both exceed Kesar (18 to 24 Brix) and far surpass Totapuri (12–16 Brix). Higher Brix means sweeter fruit — and a smaller, harder stone relative to pulp volume.

GI Tag — What It Means for Buyers

The Geographical Indication tag (GI No. 139) is a legal guarantee. Only fruit grown in the designated Konkan zone, meeting prescribed size and quality standards, can carry the GI label. AlphonsoMango.in holds GI Authorised User licence AU/5974/GI/139/260, issued 16 October 2019. No other Indian mango variety carries this specific GI for the Konkan region.

Kesar — The Queen from Gujarat

What Makes Kesar Mango Unique Among Aam Varieties?

Kesar grows in the Gir Somnath belt of Gujarat, named for the saffron (kesar) colour of its pulp. It ripens slightly later than Alphonso — peak supply arrives in May and June. Brix sits at 18 to 24, lower than Alphonso but sweeter than most commercial varieties. Kesar is the dominant aam used for Aamras across Maharashtra and Gujarat households. The pulp is smooth, nearly fibre-free, and holds its colour well after blending — which makes it the commercial choice for mango drinks and ready pulp.

North Indian Varieties: Dashehari, Langra, Chausa

Dashehari — The Backbone of UP's Mango Belt

Dashehari originates from the village of the same name near Lucknow. It is a thin-skinned, fibre-free variety with a mild, consistent sweetness. Season: June through July. It is the most widely traded mango in North India by volume. Malihabad in Uttar Pradesh alone produces an estimated 25,000 metric tonnes per year.

Langra — Green Skin, Strong Character

Langra stays green even when fully ripe. That confuses buyers who expect yellow skin as a ripeness signal. The flavour has a distinct turpentine-resin edge that many North Indian buyers consider essential. Season: July–August. It grows well in Varanasi, Hapur, and parts of Bihar and Haryana.

Chausa — India's Sweetest Late-Season Mango

Chausa arrives in August when Alphonso and Kesar are long gone. It is intensely juicy — most people eat it by biting a corner and drinking the juice. The fibre content is minimal. Chausa fills the late-summer gap in the aam calendar and is prized in Punjab, Haryana, and western UP.

East and South Varieties: Himsagar and Totapuri

Himsagar — Bengal's Hidden Gem

Himsagar is small, greenish-yellow, and intensely sweet. It grows in Murshidabad and Malda in West Bengal. Season: May–June. Its honey-like finish and very small stone make it a favourite among connoisseurs in Kolkata. It does not ship well over long distances, which limits its national availability.

Totapuri — The Working Mango

Totapuri is immediately recognisable by its elongated, beak-tipped shape. It grows across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Brix is low (12–16), and the fruit is firm and tangy. It is not eaten fresh as often as other varieties. Instead, it dominates the industrial mango pulp and mango drink market. Season: May–July.

Mango Season in India

Which Month Is Best for Buying Mango Online?

The Indian mango season runs March through August, but the best quality window is narrow. Alphonso and Kesar peak in April and May. Dashehari and Langra peak in June and July. Chausa arrives in August. By September, fresh Indian mangoes are nearly gone from the market.

AlphonsoMango.in ships Alphonso from mid-March through end of June. Outside this window — July through February — fresh Alphonso is not available. We do not ship off-season fruit. That is an honest limit, and it is worth knowing before you order.

How to Pre-Order Alphonso Mango for the Coming Season

Pre-orders open in January each year. Placing an early order locks in your preferred grade and box size before peak demand in April. Use the product pages above or the export form for bulk orders.

Natural Ripening — No Carbide

What Is Hay-Bed Ripening?

At AlphonsoMango.in, harvested Alphonso mangoes rest on beds of dry paddy straw (hay). The straw insulates the fruit, allows ethylene to build naturally, and produces even ripening without hot spots. No calcium carbide is used at any stage. Carbide-ripened fruit can reach yellow colour in 24 hours but lacks the full aroma development that hay-ripening achieves over 4–7 days.

How to Store Alphonso Mango at Home

Keep unripe Alphonso at room temperature — 25–30°C — away from direct sun. Ripe fruit stores in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate unripe mangoes; cold halts the ripening process entirely. Once cut, cover and refrigerate; use within 24 hours for best flavour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Authority

AlphonsoMango.in is operated by Powle Home Foods, a Powle Home Foods brand. The business holds GI Authorised User licence AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139, Registry Certificate 4163, issued 16 October 2019), FSSAI licence 10020022011783, and APEDA registration 225579. All fruit is ripened naturally on hay beds without carbide. Over 47,000 customers have ordered since 2019. The site exports to the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Japan.

Source: Powle Home Foods (Powle Home Foods), GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260, sourcing from 48 villages across Ratnagiri and Devgad, Konkan, Maharashtra.

For a deeper guide on all Indian mango varieties, read our complete Indian mango varieties guide. To learn how to unpack and ripen your box correctly, visit how to unpack and ripen Alphonso mangoes.

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