The three-day Nepal Mango Fest 2025 concluded, attracting over 8,000 visitors and facilitating the sale of more than nine metric tons of mangoes. Held in Kathmandu, the festival highlighted the agricultural potential of Madhes and promoted safe, pesticide-free mango production. Now in its second year, the festival was inaugurated by Minister for Agriculture Ram Nath Adhikari, who underscored the role of such events in connecting farmers with markets. He also emphasized the need to develop value-added mango products to increase domestic consumption and support local economies.
The event featured five varieties of mangoes for sale—Maldaha, Dasheri, Jarda, Kishanbhog, and Kulkatia—all grown without pesticides and sourced from Madhesh. A mango exhibition showcased over 20 varieties, including Japan’s Miyazaki mango, considered one of the most expensive in the world. Saplings of all exhibited varieties are available at the Tropical Horticulture Centre in Nawalpur, Sarlahi.
Festival Director Bhuwan KC, also the founder of Kathmandu Organics, highlighted the festival’s aim to promote safe and accessible mangoes for all consumers. He called on the government to play a stronger role in raising awareness around sustainable agriculture in Nepal. Organized by Kathmandu Organics in partnership with AgriNepal, Earthier App, UB Holdings, and Walnut Bistro, the event also featured mango-inspired menus at three restaurants: Walnut Bistro (Panipokhari), H2O Café (Swayambhu), and Watering Hole (Jhamsikhel).
