Hyderabad, May 4 -- The mango season is upon us and the markets are flooded with mangoes of all varieties. India is the home of many exotic and diverse range of mangoes. According to the National Horticulture Board, India produces 1500 varieties of mangoes every summer. But there is one variety that is rarely seen in this country. That is called the Miyazaki Mango (which is originally from Japan) and it is reputed to be the most expensive breed of mango in the entire world.

As costly as a King's ransom

The price tag for this mango ranges from a staggering Rs.2.75 to Rs.3 lakhs per kilo in the international market. Mangoes are called the King of fruits and in order to possess the prized Miyazaki mangoes, one has to pay a King's ransom. ...