10 Indian Litchi Varieties You Must Try This Summer

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Shahi Litchi

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Rose-Scented Litchi

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Mandraji Litchi

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Purbi Litchi

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Bombai Litchi

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Dehradun Litchi

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Early Seedless Litchi

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Gandaki Sampada Litchi

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Gandaki Yogita Litchi

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Gandaki Lalima Litchi

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