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Dehradun
Litchi in Dehradun
Litchi chinensis
Dehradun litchi is a registered geographical indication, tied to the Doon valley's particular soil and climate; the orchards are the reason the valley smells of fruit in May.
Where to see it
Doon Basmati and the Litchi Season · in season
Fruit on the trees in May and June, sold from roadside stands on the Rajpur and Sahastradhara roads
How to recognise it
Glossy compound leaves and a rounded crown; in May and June the fruit hangs in scarlet clusters and the orchards are netted against birds.