Kapasia Lychee
কাপাসিয়ার লিচু
Bunches of red, juicy lychees sold fresh from the orchards for a few short weeks in early summer.
At a glance
- Where
- Gazipur district, Dhaka division
- Price
- Sold per hundred; price varies with variety and size
- Where to try
- Orchard roads and bazaars of Kapasia and Sreepur
- Best time
- summer (Apr–May)
Alongside jackfruit, Kapasia and Sreepur grow plenty of lychee, harvested over a few weeks in May and June. Growers cut whole branches and tie the fruit into bunches of a hundred, which is how they are counted and sold. Freshly picked fruit has thin, red skin and very juicy flesh. The season is short, so if you are in Gazipur then, look for orchard-side sellers.
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Common questions
Where can you eat Kapasia Lychee?
Orchard roads and bazaars of Kapasia and Sreepur.
How much does Kapasia Lychee cost?
Sold per hundred; price varies with variety and size.
When is the best time to try Kapasia Lychee?
Summer (Apr–May).
Which district is Kapasia Lychee from?
Gazipur district, Dhaka division.
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