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Alphonso to Kesar-10 varieties of mangoes in India

Mangoes are popular in many parts of the world. With over 1000 kinds, India produces around 56% of the world's mangoes. Discover the top ten most popular mango types in India. 

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Langra

Season: July to August 
This fibrous mango variety is very popular in West Bengal, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.  

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Dasheri

Season: June to July 
This mango, also known as 'chusne wala aam' by children, is most loved by almost everyone. They are country's oldest mango type, originating in Uttar Pradesh.  

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Totapuri

Season: June to July 
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are their home states. Surprisingly, it is a component of many mass-produced mango goods in India. 

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Himsagar

Season: May 
Himsagar has the shortest season when compared to the others. These mangos are very popular among Bengalis. They are good milkshake choices. 

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Neelam

Season: May to July 
It is available throughout the season, but the best varieties arrive in June with the monsoons. These types are popular in Hyderabad.

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Pairi

Season: May & June
If Kesar is unavailable, it is used to manufacture aamras in Gujarat. They are not sickly sweet and reddish but have a noticeable sour bite hidden. 

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Alphonso or Hapus

Season: May to June 
It is native to Maharashtra and grown in Gujarat, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh. Alphonso mangoes are small, spherical, and known as the "King of Mangoes." 

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Kesar

Season: June to July 
The skin is greener than the skin of most other mangoes. They are cultivated in and around Ahmedabad and Gujarat, and are mostly used to manufacture aamras. 

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Chausa

Season: July to August 
They have delicious pulp and beautiful yellow skin and are popular in North India and Bihar. The best are from Pakistan and are exported worldwide.

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Safeda or Banganapalli

Season: April to June 
It originated in Andhra Pradesh and has gained significant appreciation throughout the country. The skin is a wonderful brilliant yellow and has no fibres.

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