There’s something timeless and nostalgic about mango season in India. It’s the heady fragrance of ripening fruit hanging heavy in the air, the rustling of orchard leaves in the summer breeze, and the irresistible joy of biting into a sun-warmed mango plucked straight from the tree. Now imagine pairing that with a luxurious getaway, where lush orchards are just beyond your window, and summer unfolds at a pace dictated by nature.
From the jungle-fringed edges of Karnataka to the lakeside valleys of Mulshi and the quiet fruit-laden foothills of Dehradun, here are three handpicked escapes where mango trees take centre stage.