This Rare Bihar Mango Travels to the President Every Year

 Every summer, before it reaches gift boxes or official addresses, Zardalu begins where it has always belonged: in the orchards of Bhagalpur. The light-yellow mango is known for something people remember even before they take a bite: its fragrance. For generations, this rare variety has been loved in Bihar for its strong aroma, sweet taste and soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Today, that local favourite travels far beyond the region where it grows. More than 125 quintals of Bhagalpur’s famed Zardalu mangoes are being carefully selected, packed and sent across the country this year. Among th...