13 Best Types of Mangoes in India

Have you tried all of the Best Types of Mangoes in India? Check out which ones you need to try in our detailed guide.

Mangoes are known as the King of Fruits, and for good reason. They’re delicious, full of sweetness, and come in many different shapes and sizes. We’ll show you the best types of mangoes in India!

Types of Mangoes in India

1. Alphonso (हापुस)

Alphonso mangoes are famous for their sweetness and rich flavor. Plus, they’re really orange and are native to the Konkan region of western India, which includes parts of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.

2. Kesar (केसर)

Kesar Mangoes are grown mainly in Gujarat and have an orange-red hue with a sweet smell. They are named Kesar because of the color of the flesh. They’re harvested in May-July. 

3. Dasheri (Dasheri)

Dasheris were first cultivated in a village in Kakori, Lucknow, in the 18th century via grafting. They are more prominent in North India–Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana and are golden-yellow in color. 

4. Langra (लंगड़ा)

5. Himsagar (हिमसागर)

We can’t forget Himsagars when counting the best types of mangoes. They’re exceptionally sweet and have green skin. They come from Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, and Hooghly districts of West Bengal. 

6. Banganapalli (बंगनपल्ली)

Banganapalli mangoes are named after the Banganapalle town of the Nandyal district, where they come from. They have thin, smooth yellow skin with a maize-yellow colored flesh when ripe.

7. Neelam (नीलम)

You also need to try Neelam mangoes. They are more prominent in the South and are mainly found in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Neelams are a late-season variety and have golden yellow/red skin when ripe. 

8. Badami (बादामी)

Badami mangoes are only grown in Karnataka and are also called Karnataka’s Alphonso because they’re similar in taste and texture to Alphonsoes. You can relish them fresh, sliced into salads, or incorporated into juices, jams, and chutneys. 

9. Chausa (चौसा)

The Chausa mangoes, sometimes also called Chaunsa, are known for their rich sweetness and yellow color. They are grown in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and are bigger than most other mangoes. 

10. Totapuri (तोतापुरी)

 

Totapuri Mangoes are a bit tangy and have many common names like Ginimoothi, Kallamai, Ottu, and Sandersha. The name means “parrot’s beak,”–which is a nod to their pointy shape. These mangoes are rich in Vitamins A and C. 

11. Mallika (मल्लिका)

Mallika mangoes are hybrids of the Neelam and Dussheri types of mangoes and have hints of honey, lemon, and melon taste. They are oblong and are ready for harvest in late June-July. 

12. Raspuri (रसपुरी)

Raspuri mango types are a bit smaller in size, but they make up for their sweetness. They are grown in Karnataka–the areas around Bengaluru, Ramanagara, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Tumakuru.

13. Mankurad (मनकुराड)

Mankurads are mainly found in Goa and have a long shelf life. They have a sweet flavor and flat seeds, so there’s plenty of flesh inside them.