Your Complete Guide to Mango Season in Bengaluru 2026

If you’re in Bengaluru between April and June, mango season turns the city into a mix of farm experiences, food events, and local markets built around the fruit. From farm visits and buffets, to melas and seasonal menus, this is when you’ll find the widest variety of mangoes and the most experiences happening at the same time.

The key is timing it right. May is when you’ll find the best variety, freshest stock, and the most events happening together. Plan within this window, and you’ll get the most out of the season.

Here’s how to do it properly.

Start at the Lalbagh Mango Mela

Lalbagh Mango Mela at Lalbagh Botanical Garden is where the season really comes alive.

This is the city’s biggest mango event, and easily the best place to understand what the season has to offer. Farmers from across Karnataka come here to sell directly, which means better prices, fresher fruit, and a much wider variety than you’ll find in stores.

You’re not just buying mangoes here, you’re comparing them, tasting different varieties, and figuring out what you actually like.

Expect everything from Alphonso and Badami, to Rasapuri, Mallika, Totapuri, and even rarer finds like Kari-Ishad. Beyond fresh fruit, you’ll also see stalls selling mango pulp, pickles, juices, jams, and even mango-based desserts.

The setup is similar to a traditional open-air mela, with rows of farmer stalls, steady footfall through the day, and peak crowds building by late morning and early evening. It’s lively, slightly chaotic, and best approached with a bit of time in hand.

What to know before you go?

Dates: Mid-April to Early May 2026 (Tentative)
Timings: Garden opens 6 AM | Stalls active by 9 AM onwards
Entry: ₹30 (free before 8 AM / kids under 12 free)
Best time: 9–11 AM for fresh stock, or 4–6 PM for a slower visit
Nearest metro: Lalbagh (Green Line)

Full mango meal at 24th Main restaurant

24th Main Restaurant runs one of the most consistent mango buffets in the city. It’s a full spread with 60+ dishes, many of them built around mango in ways you wouldn’t expect.

Expect savoury dishes like mango chaat, mango pakoda, and mango rice from live counters, alongside desserts like mango rasmalai, cheesecake, and even mango cotton candy. The spread is designed so you can move between Indian, fusion, and dessert sections without it feeling repetitive.

The live counters are where most of the standout dishes come from, especially during peak hours when everything is freshly prepared. If you’re going, don’t rush it, this works best as a slow, full meal rather than a quick visit.

What to know before you go?

Season: Typically May to mid-June
Price: Starts ₹689 (weekdays) / ₹739 (weekends)
Location: 827, 24th Main Rd, 2nd Phase, JP Nagar, Bengaluru – 560078
Timings: Lunch 12–4 PM | Dinner 7–10:30 PM
Reservations: +91 9900092564 / +91 9900092563
Tip: Walk-ins work, but weekends come with a short wait
Important: Pure vegetarian

For something more immersive, visit a Mango Farm

This is where the experience moves beyond eating mangoes to actually understanding them, how they’re grown, harvested, and what “fresh from the tree” really tastes like.

Chiguru Farm

This is the most structured and immersive mango farm experience you can do near Bengaluru.

It’s a full-day, guided experience on a 25-acre organic farm. Here, you will learn how the farm works while walking through the orchards. The day usually includes a farm tour, interaction with animals, traditional games, and a farm-fresh meal before you get to mango picking.

The mango plucking happens post-lunch, and because the trees are dwarf varieties, you can easily pick fruit yourself without needing ladders or assistance. It’s designed to be accessible even if you’ve never done anything like this before.

The biggest advantage here is the limited group size. With only about 20–25 people allowed per day, it never feels crowded.

Key details:

Location: Dodduru, Therubeedi Village, Maralavadi Hobli, Kanakapura Taluk
Distance: Approx. 50–70 km from Bengaluru
Booking: chigurufarm.com
Best for: Families, couples, slow, structured day trips
Tip: Book at least a few days in advance during peak season (April–June)

Savi Garuda Farm

Spread across a large orchard, this farm lets you explore at your own pace. You’ll find mango varieties like Badami, Dasheri, Mallika, and Banganapalli, along with wildlife like peacocks, and deer moving around the property.

Instead of a fixed itinerary, the experience here is more about walking through the orchard, picking fruit, taking a tractor ride, and spending time outdoors. It feels more like a road trip destination than a guided activity.

Key details:

Location: Garudapalya, near Kolar, Karnataka
Distance: Approx. 60 km from Bengaluru
Reservations: +91 9164387109 / +91 8904895167
Best for: Groups, casual day trips, flexible plans
Important: They offer home delivery of mangoes in Bengaluru

Mango Mulch

If you don’t want a day trip and would rather slow down completely, this is the one to pick.

Mango Mulch is an 8-acre farm-stay near Talakadu, built around a quiet, nature-first experience. The property has over 100 mango trees, including a few massive 100-year-old trees that dominate the landscape.

This isn’t activity-heavy. Instead, you spend time walking through the farm, sitting under trees, cycling around nearby fields, or heading to the Cauvery river for sunset. Meals are simple, home-cooked, and vegetarian, made with produce grown on-site.

It’s ideal if you want to disconnect for a day or two.

Key details:

Location: Talakadu, Karnataka (near Cauvery river belt)
Distance: Approx.130 km from Bengaluru
Price: Starts ₹2,000 (weekdays) / ₹3,000 (weekends) per person per day
Booking: mangomulch.com
Best for: Weekend stays, slow travel, quiet getaways
Note: No alcohol or non-vegetarian food served

Each of these gives you a completely different kind of mango experience. If you only have time for one, pick based on how you want to spend your day, structured and guided (Chiguru), open and exploratory (Savi), or slow and immersive (Mango Mulch).

Seasonal mango menus across Bengaluru

A lot of restaurants treat the mango season seriously, and some of the best menus show up between April and May. While exact 2026 menus roll out closer to the season, these are your safest bets based on consistency:

• The Kind Roastery & Brewroom — Salads, drinks, desserts etc
• Nasi and Mee — Southeast Asian mango dishes
• The Fatty Bao — sushi and mango desserts
• Chinita Real Mexican Food — mango guac and margaritas
• Dolci — dessert-heavy mango menu

Craft beer spots like Maize & Malt and Long Boat Brewing Co. also usually release mango beers by mid-April.

Know your mangoes well this season

Once you start exploring, you’ll realise each variety is built for something different.

Alphonso and Badami are your go-to for eating fresh. Rasapuri is perfect for juice at home. Totapuri works better for cooking and pickles. Mallika and Kesar sit somewhere in between, great for desserts and milk-based dishes.

If you’re going to Lalbagh or a farm, try at least 3–4 varieties side by side. That’s the easiest way to figure out your preference.

Mango season in Bengaluru is short, and the best experiences get booked or sold out quickly. A little planning makes a big difference. If you plan it right, you’re not just eating mangoes this season, you’re experiencing them properly.