The five Pakistani mango varieties every UK buyer should know

Chaunsa, the king

Grown mainly in Multan, Khanewal and Bahawalpur. In season mid-June to late August. Large fruits (4–6 per 3kg carton), golden skin, soft flesh, honey-sweet with a long dessert finish. The household favourite of most British-Pakistani families, and the most cost-effective premium variety.

Best for: spoon-eating, mango lassi, freezing pulp for winter, family ordering. Pair with cardamom yoghurt or vanilla ice cream.

Sindhri, the early bird

Grown in Mirpur Khas and Tando Allahyar, lower Sindh. In season mid-May to late June. Elongated golden fruits with firmer flesh and a brighter, more citrussy profile than Chaunsa. First Pakistani mango to arrive in the UK each year.

Best for: the first mango of summer, salads and salsas, anyone who likes more acidity in their fruit. Pair with lime and chilli for a Sindhi-style mango salad.

Anwar Ratol, the cult variety

Grown almost exclusively in Rahim Yar Khan. In season July only, for about six weeks. Small (14–20 fruits per 3kg carton), rounded, golden, with an intensely concentrated honey-cardamom-vanilla flavour and a perfume that fills a room.

Best for: connoisseurs, gifts, whole-fruit eating (roll, bite, squeeze). Don't waste it in lassi, too precious. Real Anwar Ratol commands a 20–40% premium over other varieties.

Dosehri, the honey pearl

Associated with orchards in southern Punjab. Typically in season from late June through August. Pale yellow oval fruits with translucent flesh, honey-melon-vanilla flavour, and a fragrance that smells through the box.

Best for: spoon-eating, lassi, breakfast with yoghurt and cardamom. The least-known of the premium varieties internationally but a Pakistani household staple.

Langra, the late bloomer

Grown almost exclusively in Multan. In season mid-July to mid-August, the last variety of the year. Stays green-skinned even when ripe (a defining feature), with bold tropical flavour notes of pineapple, citrus and mint.

Best for: salsas, chutneys, cocktails, the connoisseur who already knows the other four. The only Pakistani mango that holds up against strong spices.

How Chaunsa fits into the Pakistani mango season

The Pakistani mango season typically runs from May to August. Sindhri usually opens the year, Chaunsa carries the mid-summer window, Anwar Ratol and Dosehri overlap in mid-season, and Langra tends to close things out in August. Chaunsa generally sits in the june to august window, timing varies each year with the harvest.

If you're new to Pakistani mango, the simplest plan is to try one variety at a time across the season. Availability varies by current allocation, see the current allocation on the shop before you order.

About Chaunsa

Chaunsa is one of several Pakistani mango varieties that PakMango.Com offers in season. It is generally associated with orchards in Multan, Punjab. Precise sourcing information for the current year's allocation is confirmed on the product page and in your order confirmation.

Fresh Pakistani mango is a seasonal product. What is actually available this week is shown on the current allocation on the shop.

How ordering and delivery work

Fresh Pakistani mango consignments arrive daily during the season. Most volume goes into our UK wholesale network; direct customer orders are allocated from the freshest available daily arrival. Eligible Greater London postcodes are normally delivered locally the following calendar day, including weekend orders. Elsewhere in mainland UK, tracked courier dispatch runs Monday to Thursday only. Delivery dates are estimates, not guarantees.

Delivery is by tracked DPD across the UK. Tracking is emailed once the carton enters the courier network. Delivery dates are estimates, not guarantees, harvest, weather, flights and customs may affect timing.

For anything specific to a carton, a courier delay, a damaged box, or a question about arrival, contact support via the contact page and we will help you resolve it in line with our published shipping and refund policy.

Comparing Pakistani mango to other options

Pakistani mango varieties have their own flavour signatures, Sindhri's citrus brightness, Chaunsa's honeyed sweetness, Anwar Ratol's perfume, Dosehri's delicate honey-melon, Langra's tropical complexity. They are different from Alphonso, Ataulfo/Honey and Kent-family supermarket mangoes in taste, texture and season.

As with any imported tropical fruit, ripeness at arrival depends on how the fruit is handled through the supply chain. If perfume and full flavour matter, plan to ripen at room temperature until the fruit yields to a gentle press, then refrigerate briefly before eating.

Where to read next

For a general seasonal overview, see the Pakistani mango season guide. For variety-specific details, see the varieties pages linked at the foot of this article.

For practical questions about ordering, timing and delivery, see the delivery page and the FAQ. For anything not covered there, the contact page is the fastest route to support.