Shop at an airport? Yup. At Bangalore.
As a first of its kind idea, the Bengaluru International Airport is organising a month-long shopping fest. The extravaganza, which is on till June 14, has two important sponsors-Karnataka State Tourism and Jet Airways.
The tourism department has erected a replica of the Stone Chariot at Hampi at the terminal. You can also find temporary structures similar to Hoysala architecture. There are also stalls and sections filled by the Karnataka Handicrafts Development Corporation, Coffee Board, Lidkar (leather industry of Karnataka), Mysore Silks, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited and Karnataka Tourism. It is done with a view to promote these organisations as well to provide a platform for folk artistes and dancers to perform here in the evenings.
With purchases more than Rs 300, people will get coupons for lucky dips. The prizes range from a free ride on the Golden Chariot luxury train to shopping vouchers and tour packages. Jet Airways passengers will get two coupons instead of one.
Shopping will be on an all-time high at the Bengaluru airport, and shops selling chocolates, perfumes, jewellery, apparel and liquor are the usual fabourites. Be sure to check them out. The fest is also open for non-flyers, too.
