To buy Kesar mangoes online from AlphonsoMango.in, open the Kesar page, choose a half dozen or a dozen, and enter your PIN code at checkout. Kesar is a Gujarat mango with orange pulp, boxes start from Rs 999, and Blue Dart delivers.
What is Kesar mango, and how is it different from saffron?
Many people who search for Kesar online are looking for saffron, the spice, and many others want the mango. Kesar mango is a fruit grown in Gujarat, and its name comes from the saffron-like orange colour of its pulp. If you came here for the spice, our Saffron Kesar product page is the right place. The rest of this page is about the mango.
We are Powle Home Foods, a Mumbai business that runs AlphonsoMango.in. We sell Kesar mangoes alongside our Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso, Pairi, Alphonso mango pulp and cashews, and we deliver across India by Blue Dart. This guide covers where Kesar comes from, what it is called in different places, how to buy it online with confidence, what boxes we offer and how to look after the fruit.
Where Kesar mango comes from
Kesar is also called Gir Kesar, after the Gir region of Gujarat, and the Junagadh area is closely tied to its story. According to Wikipedia, Kesar is said to have been grown in 1931 by the Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai, and is said to have been known as Kesar since 1934, when the Nawab of Junagadh remarked on its orange pulp. We repeat this as a reported history, not as something we can prove. What is certain is the present-day picture: Kesar is a Gujarat mango, and it is a different variety from the Alphonso of the Konkan coast of Maharashtra.
Our Kesar boxes are labelled as Gujarat Kesar on the product page, so you know the state before you pay. For a deeper read on the variety, see our guide to Gir Kesar mango.
Kesar mango boxes and price
Kesar is sold by the box. Boxes start from Rs 999 for a half dozen, and a one-dozen box is also available. The product page lists the sizes and the price on the day you order, and prices can change.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Variety | Kesar, also called Gir Kesar |
| Grown in | Gujarat |
| Pulp | Orange, which gave the fruit its name |
| Box sizes | Half dozen and one dozen |
| Price | From Rs 999 per box |
We sell by the box and do not quote per-kilogram prices, because a kilogram price hides the fruit size and grade. If you want to compare city-wise listings, see our pages on Kesar mango price in Delhi, Surat and Ahmedabad. There is no GST on fresh mangoes, and our invoice shows it.
How to buy Kesar mangoes online safely
Online mango shopping works well when you ask the right questions. Use this list with any seller.
- Variety and state. Does the page say Kesar and name Gujarat? A page that says only mango Kesar is not enough.
- Paperwork. Does the seller show an FSSAI licence number? Ours is 10020022011783.
- Ripening. Ask how the fruit was ripened. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds.
- Courier. Does the seller name the courier and say what happens if fruit arrives damaged? We dispatch by Blue Dart, and we ask customers to report damage within 24 hours of delivery.
- Price form. Is the price shown per box, with the box size stated?
Selling fruit ripened with calcium carbide (acetylene) gas is prohibited under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. No single colour, smell or water test settles how a mango was ripened, so the seller's own account counts for more than a test at home. Our guide to identifying carbide-ripened mangoes lists the clues and their limits.
Kesar or Alphonso: which should you buy?
They are different fruits from different states, and neither is better. Kesar comes from Gujarat and is known for its orange pulp. Alphonso, called Hapus in Marathi, comes from the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Many households buy both and decide by taste. If you want to try the other, our order pages are Ratnagiri Alphonso Mango and Devgad Alphonso Mango, which start from Rs 1,849 a dozen.
Our guide to Indian mango varieties compares more of the varieties you will meet in markets and online.
Delivery and care at home
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 it depends on your PIN code. If you order from outside India, note that we ship directly only to the UAE.
When the box arrives, open it on arrival and check every fruit. Spread the mangoes on a tray in a cool room, out of direct sun and not sealed in plastic. Firm fruit keeps ripening at room temperature, and it is ready when it gives slightly at the stalk end and smells sweet. Keep ripe fruit in the fridge if you will not eat it within a day or two. If any fruit is damaged in transit, tell us within 24 hours of delivery. Our guide to ripening mangoes at home has the full method.
Ways to enjoy Kesar mango
Kesar is a good fruit for eating by the slice, and for aamras, milkshakes and lassi. Aamras is simple to make at home: blend ripe pulp with a little milk or sugar if you like and serve it chilled. Our aamras recipe gives the steps. If you have unripe fruit, our Aam Panna recipe is a use for green mangoes. For the off-season, Alphonso Mango Pulp tins start from Rs 590 in 850 g and 3.1 kg sizes, and we also sell W180 cashew nuts.
We supply restaurants and hotels as well. For larger orders or gifting, write to us with the quantity, the cities and the dates, and we will tell you what is possible. Our corporate gifting guide lists questions to put to any supplier.
People also ask
Can I buy Kesar mangoes online?
Yes. You can order Kesar mangoes from AlphonsoMango.in by the box, starting from Rs 999 for a half dozen. Choose the box size, enter your PIN code at checkout and read the delivery estimate. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and the product page shows the price when you order.
Where does Kesar mango come from?
Kesar mango is grown in Gujarat and is also called Gir Kesar. Wikipedia reports that it is said to have been grown in 1931 by the Junagadh Wazir Sale Bhai and called Kesar since 1934, after the Nawab of Junagadh remarked on its orange pulp.
Is Kesar mango the same as Alphonso?
No. Kesar is a Gujarat variety known for its orange pulp. Alphonso, called Hapus in Marathi, comes from the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. They are different fruits, and neither is better. We sell both, so you can choose by taste and box size.
How is Kesar mango delivered?
We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout for the estimate. When the box arrives, open it on arrival, spread the fruit on a tray and report any damage within 24 hours of delivery.
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Sources and further reading
- 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, Gir Kesar.
- Wikipedia, Mango.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.