Shahi lychee

The Shahi Litchi is a variety of litchi grown in the Muzaffarpur district and some neighbouring districts in the Indian state of Bihar

Bihar is one of the largest litchi-producing states in India, contributing over 40% of the country's total litchi production. The region around Muzaffarpur is particularly famous for its extensive litchi orchards and gardens. Two main varieties of litchi are cultivated in this area — the ‘China’ litchi and the ‘Shahi’ litchi — along with other local varieties such as ‘Longia’ and ‘Calcutta’.

The Shahi litchi variety is known for its large fruits, juicy pulp, and a pleasant sugar–acid balance. It is also distinguished by its aromatic pulp with a characteristic rose-like fragrance. The favourable climatic conditions and fertile alluvial soil rich in calcium found in Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, East Champaran, and Begusarai districts contribute to the exceptional quality of the litchis grown in this region.

The Shahi Litchi of Bihar was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018.

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