2026 Alphonso Mango Season – Advance Bookings Now Open for Authentic Ratnagiri Hapus
The much-awaited Alphonso mango season 2026 is finally here, exciting mango lovers across India and worldwide. Famous for its captivating aroma, vibrant colour, and unmatched sweetness, the Ratnagiri Alphonso (Hapus) is truly the royalty of mangoes. To ensure everyone enjoys the best quality fruit, advance bookings begin on 15th January, with deliveries starting from March 15 onwards.
This advance booking system allows mango lovers to guarantee authentic GI-tagged Alphonso mangoes directly from reputed Konkan farms—ensuring authenticity and quality, timely delivery, and farm-to-door assurance.
Benefits of Pre-Ordering Alphonso Mangoes
Each year, interest in Alphonso mangoes outstrips availability due to their limited harvest period and strict quality standards. By pre-ordering, customers ensure receipt of genuine, naturally ripened fruit at its peak.
Key benefits to pre-order include:
? Secured supply during peak season
? Early dispatch once the harvest starts
? Priority for top-grade fruit sourced from Ratnagiri and Devgad
? Price protection against last-minute price hikes
With pre-ordering, customers enjoy peace of mind knowing their mangoes are booked before the rush.
Reserve Your Mangoes from 15th January
From January 15, customers can make their advance bookings for the 2026 Hapus mango season. Early reservations help both growers and buyers—enabling efficient logistics, balanced supply, and on-schedule deliveries.
During the booking phase:
? Limited quantities will be available
? Orders processed on a priority basis
? No artificial ripening and no early harvesting used
Each mango is plucked at maturity, ensuring taste and quality remain authentic.
Delivery Schedule from 15th March
Deliveries begin on March 15, coinciding with the natural fruiting cycle of Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes. This ensures every consignment arrives at the perfect stage of ripeness for consumption.
This schedule ensures:
? Perfectly ripened mangoes
? Zero chemical ripening for safety and flavour
? Authentic sweetness and aroma from the Ratnagiri-Devgad region
Deliveries proceed through March to May, depending on weather conditions and booking priority.
Authentic Sourcing from Ratnagiri and Devgad
The Hapus mango owes its unique flavour and aroma to the mineral-rich coastal soil and balanced microclimate of the Konkan coast. All fruits under this initiative come from government-registered orchards in these districts.
Every batch is:
? Carefully selected at the right maturity
? Traditionally ripened without artificial agents
? Inspected and packed for safe transport
? Dispatched fresh from farm to Mango Alphonso customer
This authentic sourcing guarantees genuine Alphonso mangoes with consistent quality.
What Customers Can Expect
Customers joining the pre-order programme can expect:
? Uniform fruit quality across batches
? Secure packaging to prevent damage
? Regular updates on dispatch and delivery
? Just-harvested mangoes from the current season
Natural variations in size, shape, or colour are normal and indicate that fruits are naturally ripened.
Limited Availability Each Season
The Alphonso mango season typically runs from late March to early June, depending on climate and flowering conditions. Since this fruit is highly seasonal, supply remains limited throughout the harvest.
Key points:
? Small early hapus and late-season harvests
? Peak season fills up quickly
? Bookings close once the quota is reached
Booking early is the surest way to lock in authentic Hapus mangoes.
Perfect for
Pre-ordering suits:
? Households who enjoy Alphonso mangoes each summer
? Individuals seeking farm-fresh quality
? Corporate clients arranging seasonal gifting
? Exporters managing fixed shipments
This pre-order method ensures reliability for both home and bulk needs.
Post-Delivery Handling
Upon receiving your Hapus mangoes:
? Store them at room temperature for gentle ripening
? Refrain from refrigeration until fully ripe
? Enjoy within a few days for peak flavour and sweetness
Proper handling enhances the legendary Alphonso experience—sweet, fragrant, and buttery.
In Summary
The 2026 Alphonso Hapus season marks another vibrant opportunity to savour the renowned Ratnagiri Hapus. With advance bookings opening 15th January and deliveries beginning 15th March, customers can plan ahead to relish farm-fresh mangoes straight from Konkan.
Limited in number yet supreme in quality, these mangoes capture the authentic essence of India’s summer. Pre-order ahead to ensure your mangoes arrive at their sweetest best this season.