‘Dancing Bamboo’: Here's what you'll smell every time you take off from Bengaluru airport

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has introduced a signature scent, 'Dancing Bamboo,' aimed at creating a soothing atmosphere for travellers.

Published on: Jul 25, 2025, 08:54:21 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In a new initiative, the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru introduced a unique scent named 'Dancing Bamboo' on Thursday, designed to forge a stronger sensory bond with travellers.

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. (Instagram/@iamkarlrock)

“Scents can transport you! We've added an enchanting aroma designed to soothe and elevate your experience at BLR Airport, our Signature Fragrance, ‘Dancing Bamboo,’ is specially curated to make you feel right at home,” the official account of the airport posted on social media site X.

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"This isn't just any scent; it's carefully crafted to wrap you in a sense of calm the moment you step into our terminals. So, the next time you're with us, take a deep breath & let the "Dancing Bamboo" enhance your travel moments at BLR Airport & let us know how it makes you feel?" it added.

Shalini Rao, the chief marketing officer of Bangalore International Airport Ltd, spoke to reporters on the matter and said that the new fragrance seeks to embody the airport's essence — peaceful, naturally inspired, and subtly elegant, as quoted by news agency PTI.

She emphasized that this scent enhances their brand by expressing a dedication to crafting environments that reflect the airport’s welcoming atmosphere, cultural richness, and character.

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According to the announcement, this aroma will be gently dispersed throughout major passenger areas, such as the check-in and arrival sections of terminal 2, providing a consistent and soothing sensory experience.

Meanwhile, as the Kempegowda International Airport approaches its anticipated maximum capacity, Karnataka is renewing efforts to establish a second international airport for the city. The state’s industries and infrastructure development minister, MB Patil, has identified three prospective locations out of an initial seven options, namely Kaggalipura, Harohalli, and Chikkasolur.

(With PTI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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