Mirpur Khas

Mirpur Khas is the Sindhri capital, the first Pakistani mangoes of every season come from here. The sandy loam, the warm Thar wind, and a ten-day temperature lead over Punjab combine to push fruit to ripeness weeks before anywhere else.

Climate & soil

Hot pre-monsoon dry, sandy loam over a high water table, dry Thar wind from the east.

What makes Mirpur Khas special

• Ten days earlier than any other Pakistani growing region
• Sandy loam drains perfectly, no root rot
• Bright, golden Sindhri colour comes from the iron content
• Hosts the annual All Sindh Mango Festival

Famous varieties

Sindhri, Langra

Harvest window

Late May, late June

Scale

~140,000 acres