Alphonso is called the King of Mangoes for its rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp and its aroma. You can buy Alphonso mangoes online from AlphonsoMango.in by the dozen, from Rs 1,849, in season from February to June. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027.
Why Alphonso is called the King of Mangoes
The title is a reputation, not a certificate. Alphonso, called Hapus in Marathi, earned it on three counts: the pulp is rich, creamy and non-fibrous, the aroma fills a room before the box is open, and the fruit holds its character from the first bite to the last. Wikipedia describes Alphonso pulp exactly that way: rich, creamy and non-fibrous.
The name has a history. The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, and mango grafting was introduced in Portuguese Goa by Jesuit missionaries. Mango cultivars of the Indian group are monoembryonic, so a named variety such as Alphonso is propagated by grafting, which is why a true Alphonso tree is always a grafted tree and never grown from seed.
We are Powle Home Foods, Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. First sales were offline in 2019 and online since 2020, and we have served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales. Our fruit is sourced across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt on the Konkan coast.
Buy Alphonso mangoes online: what you are choosing
Two listings carry our fresh Alphonso. The Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango comes from villages in Ratnagiri district. The Devgad Alphonso Mango comes from Devgad taluka in Sindhudurg district. Both are the same variety and both carry GI No. 139. We do not rank one above the other; the choice is habit and taste.
Each listing is sold by the dozen and graded by fruit size. Alphonso fruits generally weigh 150 to 300 g, and a dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Prices start from Rs 1,849 per dozen and rise with fruit size, up to Rs 5,399 for the largest Ratnagiri option. Check the product page for today's price.
| Point | Ratnagiri Alphonso | Devgad Alphonso |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | Alphonso (Hapus) | Alphonso (Hapus) |
| Where it grows | Ratnagiri district, Konkan | Devgad taluka, Sindhudurg district, Konkan |
| GI tag | GI No. 139 | GI No. 139 |
| Sold as | Dozen, graded by fruit size | Dozen, graded by fruit size |
| Price | from Rs 1,849 per dozen | from Rs 1,849 per dozen |
| Season | About February to June | About February to June |
If you want other mangoes alongside, the mango collection lists Kesar, Pairi and the pulp tin as well.
The GI tag and what it means when you buy
Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt is GI-tagged in India (GI No. 139). We hold the GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). The details are on our Brand Facts page. The tag applies to Alphonso only; it says where the fruit grew, not how sweet a particular box will be.
For a buyer, the practical use of the GI tag is simple. Ask any seller which district the fruit came from and whether they can show a GI Authorised User number. A seller who cannot answer either question is asking you to take the word Hapus on trust. Our guide to the Alphonso mango GI tag goes deeper.
How the King of Mangoes is harvested and ripened
Our fruit is hand-harvested with a zela pole fitted with a catching net, so each mango is lifted from the tree rather than shaken to the ground. Harvest is done at Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn hour, for all our Alphonso. Bruised fruit ripens unevenly, which is why the harvest method matters more than it sounds.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. Calcium carbide use for ripening is prohibited by FSSAI under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. We are an FSSAI-licensed seller.
Wikipedia puts the time from harvest to ripening of Alphonso at about 15 days. A box will usually arrive with fruit at slightly different stages, and the last step happens in your home. Keep firm fruit at room temperature, away from the fridge, and check it daily. Our ripening guide covers the details.
Delivery across India
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. We do not promise a day for any named city, because the courier route decides that, not us. Open the box on arrival and report any damage within 24 hours of delivery by writing to support@alphonsomango.in.
- Enter the full address with building, floor and a landmark, plus a working mobile number.
- Choose an address where someone will be present during the day.
- Unpack the fruit on arrival and lay it in a single layer; do not leave it sealed in the box.
Customers in the capital can also read our page on Alphonso mango in Delhi; the ordering steps are the same anywhere in India.
Season, and what to do outside it
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside the season, so the fresh listings show as unavailable until then.
Between seasons the Alphonso Mango Pulp tin is available all year in 850 g and 3.1 kg tins, from Rs 590. Mango pulp is sterilised and packed in hermetically sealed cans, which is why it keeps. It is the honest way to have Alphonso in November; a fresh Hapus sold in November is not what it claims to be.
A simple aamras recipe works with either fresh fruit or the tin.
People also ask
Why is Alphonso called the King of Mangoes?
Alphonso earned the name for its rich, creamy, non-fibrous pulp and its strong aroma, and for holding that character better than most varieties. It is a reputation rather than a certificate. What can be checked is origin: Alphonso from the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt carries GI No. 139.
Where can I buy Alphonso mangoes online in India?
You can buy Alphonso mangoes online at AlphonsoMango.in, run by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai. We list Ratnagiri Alphonso and Devgad Alphonso by the dozen, from Rs 1,849, during the season from about February to June. Enter your PIN code at checkout and we dispatch by Blue Dart.
How much does a dozen Alphonso mangoes cost?
Our Alphonso starts from Rs 1,849 per dozen for the smallest fruit grade and rises with fruit size, up to Rs 5,399 for the largest Ratnagiri option. A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. Prices can change, so check the product page for today's price.
When is the Alphonso mango season in India?
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Fresh Alphonso is not sold outside those months. Alphonso pulp tins are available all year for aamras, shakes and desserts.
Is Ratnagiri or Devgad Alphonso better?
Neither. Both are the same Alphonso variety and both carry GI No. 139. Ratnagiri is a district and Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district, so the difference is where the orchard sits. We sell both from Rs 1,849 per dozen and do not rank one above the other.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia, Alphonso mango.
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- 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).
- 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.