Noorjahan mango costs between ₹500 and ₹2,500 per fruit, depending on size and season. A single large fruit can weigh up to 3.5 kg, making the per-kg price significant but the per-fruit price a reasonable luxury purchase.
MADHYA PRADESH · ALIRAJPUR
Noorjahan Mango — India's Giant, India's Rarest
The Noorjahan mango doesn't arrive in a basket — it arrives in a box. A single fruit of this extraordinary variety from Alirajpur district in Madhya Pradesh typically weighs 3 to 5 kilograms. The largest recorded Noorjahan fruit weighed over 3.5 kg from a single orchard. It is India's largest mango variety.
Named after the Mughal empress Noorjahan, the variety is believed to have been brought from Afghanistan or Persia and has been grown in the tribal belt of Alirajpur for generations.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
What Makes Noorjahan Mango Special
Key Characteristics
Size
3–5 kg per fruit — by far India's largest variety
Skin
Greenish-yellow, thick, smooth
Flesh
Golden-yellow, creamy, moderately fibrous, deeply sweet
Taste
Rich, sweet, flavourful — not as intensely aromatic as Alphonso but extraordinary in its own character
Season
June to July
Availability
Extremely limited — grown only in select orchards in Alirajpur
PRICE GUIDE
Noorjahan Mango Price
Due to its extreme rarity, Noorjahan commands premium prices.
Type
Price
Noorjahan per fruit
₹500 – ₹2,500 per fruit
Per kg
₹800 – ₹1,500/kg
Gift set (1–2 fruits)
₹1,500 – ₹5,000
The fruit is so limited that orchards often pre-book the entire harvest months before the season. A single Noorjahan orchard can produce fewer than 200 fruits in a season.
ORIGIN
Where Is Noorjahan Mango Grown?
Noorjahan grows in the tribal forest areas of Alirajpur district in western Madhya Pradesh. The variety is cultivated by a small number of tribal farmers in a handful of villages. The combination of the specific soil, tribal knowledge of the trees, and the particular microclimate of this forested area creates the Noorjahan's unique character.
The trees are old — many are estimated to be 50–100 years old — and the fruit yield per tree is low, adding to its scarcity.
GIFTING
Noorjahan as a Gift
A single Noorjahan mango is one of the most extraordinary gifts you can send in India. The combination of its visual impact (the sheer size is conversation-stopping), rarity (genuinely hard to find), and excellent taste makes it a gifting choice for people who want something truly memorable.
Frequently Asked Questions
PRE-ORDER
Noorjahan Mango — Pre-Order Now. Harvest Limited.
Only a few hundred fruits available each season. Secure yours early.