New ‘Garden Trail’ gallery opened for public at Bengaluru airport | Here's how it looks

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport's new Garden Trail and public gallery transform travel experiences with a nature-inspired design.

Published on: Dec 15, 2025, 15:19:03 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Karnataka's Bengaluru now has a new public gallery and Garden Trail at Terminal 2. Accessible to flyers, this thoughtfully curated space transforms the pre-departure and post-arrival experience into something far more calming and memorable.

The serene space offers passengers a calming escape, reinforcing Bengaluru's identity as the 'Garden City'. (X)

The newly unveiled gallery at the airport’s T2 international terminal brings together contemporary design and abundant greenery, staying true to the city’s long-standing reputation as India’s “Garden City”.

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Once passengers clear customs, they can now step into an open, light-filled zone where plants, natural textures and soothing visuals instantly ease travel anxiety and fatigue.

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Rather than functioning as just another waiting area, the Garden Trail has been designed as a quiet escape within the bustling airport. With its nature-led layout, soft lighting and spacious walkways, it invites visitors to slow down, breathe, and enjoy a moment of stillness before heading into the city or catching their next flight.

Visuals of the new space have been shared online, with many users praising the design. Here is how it looks:

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Terminal 2 has already drawn global attention for its eco-conscious architecture, bamboo elements and indoor landscapes. The addition of this garden gallery further elevates the experience, reinforcing the airport’s focus on sustainability, art and well-being.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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