Dreaming Of Mango Season? Discover 5 Indian Varieties Beyond Alphonso

By Jheelum Basu

February 16, 2026

While many weeks remain before the mango season begins, are you already wondering what to try this year? While Alphonsos and Kesars often steal the spotlight, how about exploring some lesser-known mango varieties this year? Here’s a list of a few.

Malgova

Grown in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, this greenish-yellow variety is known for its sweet, aromatic, and fiberless pulp.

Neelam

This South Indian variety is known for its intensely sweet flavour, orange-yellow flesh, and distinctive floral aroma.

Lakshmanbhog

This Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged variety is mainly cultivated in West Bengal’s Malda district and is appreciated as a premium, fiberless, sweet mango.

Gulab Khaas

Grown in Bihar, Jharkhand, Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh, this variety is renowned for its sweet, rose-like aroma, characteristic red skin, and pulp free of fibres.

Imam Pasand

This premium mango is mainly cultivated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated for its intensely sweet-citrus flavour and exceptionally thin skin.