Many Bengal mango lovers argue yes — Himsagar's pulp is richer and sweeter than Alphonso, with zero fibre and an overwhelming wave of flavour. Alphonso counters with greater aromatic complexity. Both deserve to be tried.
WEST BENGAL · MALDA
Himsagar Mango — Bengal's Crown Jewel
Among mango connoisseurs who have had both Alphonso and Himsagar, the debate about which is superior never ends. Himsagar, grown in the Malda district of West Bengal, is intensely pulpy, completely fiberless, and carries a sweetness so concentrated it borders on overwhelming.
Named from “Hima” (snow, suggesting purity) and “Sagar” (ocean), the name evokes exactly what eating it feels like — a wave of clean, intense sweetness.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Key Characteristics
Flesh
Dense yellow-orange pulp, completely fiberless, extremely juicy
Taste
Intensely sweet, rich, with a floral note — very little acid
Skin
Pale greenish-yellow when ripe, medium-sized fruit (200–300g)
Aroma
Sweet and strong
Season
May to June — a short but spectacular season
TERROIR
Why Himsagar Is Special
Himsagar's sweetness is not just about sugar — it's the balance of flavour compounds developed in Malda's specific alluvial soil along the Ganga-Mahananda valley. The same variety grown in other regions simply doesn't develop the same character.
Sugar content: 21–24% Brix at peak ripeness — among the highest of any Indian variety. See our variety guide for how it compares.
SEASON & PRICE
Himsagar Season & Price
Season: May to June — short, so order early.
Type
Price
Himsagar per kg
₹150 – ₹350/kg
2 kg gift box
₹400 – ₹800
Frequently Asked Questions
FARM DIRECT
Himsagar — Bengal's Most Sought-After Mango
Intensely sweet, fiberless, and short-seasoned. Order early from the Malda belt.