Famous Mango Varieties of India – From Alphonso to Amrapali, Explore the King of Fruits
Alphonso Mangoes
Available during mid-July, Alphonso Mangoes are internationally loved for their sunshine yellow appearance and delightful taste. Named after Afonso de Albuquerque, this voluptuous king of the mangoes is one of the most consumed varieties of mangoes in India among mango lovers. Ratnagiri and its neighbouring regions in Maharashtra are known to be one of the finest and exclusive hotspots for mango-lovers, widely famous for their Alphonso mangoes.
Kesar Mangoes
Kesar mangoes owe their name to their saffron appearance and heavenly taste. This variety, highly renowned for their distinct sweet flavour, is considered to be the 'Queen of Mangoes'. Girnar Hills of Junagadh, Gujarat are famous for their Kesar mangoes. Situated at 320 km from Ahmedabad, these hills are accessible by road and rail network. Available from May to July, Kesar mangoes are sought after as an ingredient for exotic dishes.
Dasheri Mangoes
The land of Nawabs is equally famous for its royal mangoes. Lucknow, along with its adjoining towns, is widely known for its mango belt of North India. Available from mid-May to late August, Dashehari mangoes grown here are easily distinguishable from other varieties of mangoes in India by their green peels and wholesome taste.
Himsagar and Kishan Bhog Mangoes
One of the Nawabi cities of West Bengal, the city of Murshidabad, is famous for its vast variety of delicious mangoes. Around 230 km from Kolkata, this city is easily accessible by roadways as well as railways. Well known for types like Kishan Bhog, Himsagar, Nawabpasand and Begumpasand, Murshidabad is an important producer and exporter region of India. Himsagar mangoes are found from May to Early June.
Chausa Mangoes
Hardoi along with its adjacent regions in Uttar pradesh is another hotspot for mango-lovers. Around 112 km from Lucknow and accessible by road network, Hardoi is famous for Chausa variety of mangoes. Available in the months of July and August, these mangoes fall under the 'sucking' category and are exclusively famous for their yellowish colour and aroma.
Badami Mangoes
The northern part of Karnataka is famous for its Badami variety of mangoes. Their delicious taste can be stated from the fact that Badami is also called the Karnataka-Alphonso in the neighbouring areas. They are usually available from May to July.
Safeda Mangoes
Safeda or Banganpali or Benishan Mango is a popular fruit in several regions in Andhra Pradesh; especially in Banganpalle town, which is evident from its name. Often called as ‘The King of Mangoes in South India’, this fruit is significantly larger than other varieties of mangoes commonly sold mid-season in the market and on average weighs about 350 - 400 grams. Exhibiting meaty texture, the thin and firm skin of this mango is sweet in taste and lacks fibre. Moreover, Safeda Mango is known to be rich in Vitamin A and C so it is good for health.
Totapuri Mangoes
The electronic city of India, Bangalore, is famous for its Totapuri mangoes, also known as Bangalora or Sandersha mangoes. The city's medium-sized greenish yellow mangoes are a mango-lovers delight! Available from May to July, Totapuri is also one of the significant varieties of mangoes in our country with a distinct taste and aroma!
Neelam Mangoes
Although grown in almost all parts of India, the tastiest and distinct variety of Neelam mangoes comes from the state of Andhra Pradesh during May and July. Compared to other mangoes, Neelam Mangoes have a specific sweet smell and are usually smaller with the mangoes being a bit on the orange side of colour.
Amrapali Mangoes
Amrapali Mangoes are a hybrid variety created in 1971. A cross breed between Dasheri and Neelam Mangoes, Amrapali is grown in farms and orchards across India and is known for its deep red flesh once fully ripe but has a relatively short shelf life compared to other commercial variety of mangoes.