Lucknow, June 2 -- As summer peaks across northern India, the Dussehri mangoes of Malihabad have begun arriving in markets, bringing with them the sweetness and aroma that have made the region synonymous with one of the country's most celebrated mango varieties.

Wholesale mango markets are witnessing fresh arrivals of Dussehri, Chausa, Amrapali, Surkha and Totapari. Among them, Dussehri continues to be the favourite choice for most buyers.

Mohammad Asif, a mango buyer from Amroha who has been in the business since 2010, said Malihabad's mangoes are supplied to markets across the country.

"I have been in this business since 2010. Our mangoes go all over India -- Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad, Assam, Bengal, Agartala and Shirdi. ...