Media release

Mangaluru, May 26: The ongoing ‘Summer Carnival’ at Mangaluru International Airport just got ‘luxurious’ on Thursday, May 26. The inauguration of Forest Essentials, a pioneer in luxurious Ayurveda, means that the passengers now have the option to buy an array of authentic traditional skincare brand at this #GatewayToGoodness, adding to the fast-growing repertoire of retail stores at the airport.

Located between gates 4 and 4A on the first floor of domestic security hold area (SHA), Forest Essentials offers products that range from facial care, body care, hair care, and gentleman’s collection. The store also gifting options that a discerning traveler could explore. The liquid formulations come in travel size of 50ml bottles and are also available in 130ml and 200ml bottles for regular users.

MIA also recently onboarded a Gujarat based start-up – Roastea, which prides itself as a full-fledged beverage company. Also located on the first floor of domestic SHA, Roastea gives passengers a wide range of snacking options. Specializing in ‘chai’, Roastea also offers the passengers taste of authentic filter coffee, cold brews, green tea, cold coffee, iced teas and thick shakes.

With range of pastries, savories with local flavor, Roastea also vends badam milk, Choco bar and choconuts candy, ice-creams, matka kulfi, casata, can juice, cookies and fresh juices. Extracts that spice up Tea that one enjoys, add to the snacking experience here. The stores strive to give passengers a curated lifestyle experience of exciting shopping experiences, culinary delights, and lots more.