0.5 sizeBasant 2027 Lahore: kites, pinna & everything you need
The official Basant portal lists 29 January to 7 February 2027, excluding 5 February, but the dates still await a Deputy Commissioner notification. Only cotton dor (ڈور) is legal, and we serve Lahore only. We sell nothing until our Punjab seller certificate is issued, so join the WhatsApp waitlist for launch prices on every patang (پتنگ) and pinna (پنا).
Kites, dor and safety gear for Basant 2027
Seller registration in progress. Sales open only after our Punjab seller certificate is issued.
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Basant 2027 at a glance
Short answers from our facts table. Each one links to its source and shows when we last checked it.
When is it?
Awaiting notification (official portal: 29 Jan – 7 Feb 2027)
Basant 2027 dates still await a Deputy Commissioner notification.
awaiting official notificationDetails and source
Basant 2027 dates still await a Deputy Commissioner notification. The official Basant portal and the Punjab government's latest announcement (30 September 2026) give 29 January to 7 February 2027, excluding 5 February for Kashmir Day. These replaced the 12–14 March 2027 dates announced in August, which the portal's code of conduct still lists as tentative; a return to March was reported on 4 October 2026 but has not been notified.
awaiting official notificationSource: Punjab Basant portal (official)
Where is it allowed?
Lahore only
Basant 2027 is permitted in Lahore only.
confirmedDetails and source
Basant 2027 is permitted in Lahore only. It is not a Punjab-wide festival; the Home Department called a circulating province-wide notification fake.
confirmedSource: Soch Fact Check
When can you buy?
Not notified yet (expected about a week before the festival)
The 2027 sales window has not been notified yet.
awaiting official notificationDetails and source
The 2027 sales window has not been notified yet. Sellers and traders are expected to register in January or February 2027. In 2026, public sales ran for 8 days and ended on the last flying day, so expect sales to open about a week before the festival.
awaiting official notificationSource: Dawn
Which string is legal?
Cotton dor only
Up to 9 threads (tars), at least 28 count, approved maanjha only.
confirmedDetails and source
Only cotton dor is allowed: at most 9 threads (tars), at least 28 count, coated only with approved maanjha, and wound in a round ball called a pinna. Every pinna must carry its own QR code for verification.
How big can kites be?
35 × 30 in
The largest patang or guddi. A gudda may be up to 40 × 34 in.
confirmedDetails and source
Official maximum kite sizes: a patang (guddi) may be at most 35 inches wide and 30 inches long (4.5 githi), and a gudda at most 40 inches wide and 34 inches long (1.5 tawa). Nothing larger is allowed.
What's banned?
No metal, nylon or coated string
Banned: metallic wire; nylon string (tandi); glass-coated or chemically coated string; sharp maanjha; the charkhi spool reel; kites or string above the permitted size; loud music, DJ sound systems and other noise makers such as baja and whistles; aerial firing.
confirmedDetails and source
Banned: metallic wire; nylon string (tandi); glass-coated or chemically coated string; sharp maanjha; the charkhi spool reel; kites or string above the permitted size; loud music, DJ sound systems and other noise makers such as baja and whistles; aerial firing.
confirmedSource: Pakistan Today
Countdown to Basant 2027
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Counting down to 29 January 2027, the latest announced start date.awaiting official notification
Can I buy kites and dor now?
Not yet: sales open after registration
Seller registration in progress. Sales open only after our Punjab seller certificate is issued.
Details and source
The 2027 sales window has not been notified yet. Sellers and traders are expected to register in January or February 2027. In 2026, public sales ran for 8 days and ended on the last flying day, so expect sales to open about a week before the festival.
awaiting official notificationSource: Dawn
What did kites and pinna cost at Basant 2026?
| Item | Price range |
|---|---|
| Ek tawa kite (1 size)The Express Tribune, 3 Feb 2026 | Rs 300–400 |
| Dedh tawa kite (1.5 size)The Express Tribune, 3 Feb 2026 | Rs 400–600 |
| 2-piece pinnaThe Express Tribune, 3 Feb 2026 | Rs 8,000–10,000 |
What we'll stock when sales open
Only legal, approved items, and no prices until our seller certificate is issued.
Basant guides
From tying a kanni (کنی) to choosing a pinna: practical guides in English and Urdu.
- How to fly a kite (patang)How to launch, steer and land a Lahori patang or guddi, and fly safely and legally at Basant.
- How to tie a kanniStep by step: tying the kanni (bridle) so your patang flies straight.
- How to balance a kite (patang)How to balance a patang or guddi that pulls to one side, with simple fixes.
- Kite sizes explained: tawa, guddi and guddaWhat ½ tawa, 1 tawa and 1.5 tawa mean, how guddi and gudda differ, and which sizes are allowed.
- Pinna guide: cotton dor, ply and how much you needHow to choose a pinna of cotton dor: ply, length and pieces, and how much string a rooftop needs.
- The history of Basant in LahoreHow Basant became Lahore's spring festival, why it was banned, and how it came back.
- Basant glossary: patang, guddi, pinna, dor, bo kataThe words you'll hear on a Lahore rooftop, from patang and guddi to pinna, dor, kanni and bo kata.
Your rooftop kit will be waiting in Lahore.
Flying home for Basant? Join the waitlist as an overseas visitor and tell us when you land. When sales open, you can order for pickup in Lahore or for a Lahore address.
Join as an overseas visitorBasant 2027 questions
When is Basant 2027 in Lahore?
Basant 2027 dates still await a Deputy Commissioner notification. The official Basant portal and the Punjab government's latest announcement (30 September 2026) give 29 January to 7 February 2027, excluding 5 February for Kashmir Day. These replaced the 12–14 March 2027 dates announced in August, which the portal's code of conduct still lists as tentative; a return to March was reported on 4 October 2026 but has not been notified.
awaiting official notificationSource: Punjab Basant portal (official) — Basant 2027 dates
Is Basant 2027 allowed outside Lahore?
Basant 2027 is permitted in Lahore only. It is not a Punjab-wide festival; the Home Department called a circulating province-wide notification fake.
Which string (dor) is allowed for Basant 2027?
Only cotton dor is allowed: at most 9 threads (tars), at least 28 count, coated only with approved maanjha, and wound in a round ball called a pinna. Every pinna must carry its own QR code for verification.
What is banned for Basant 2027?
Banned: metallic wire; nylon string (tandi); glass-coated or chemically coated string; sharp maanjha; the charkhi spool reel; kites or string above the permitted size; loud music, DJ sound systems and other noise makers such as baja and whistles; aerial firing. We don't stock any of these items.
Can I buy kites and pinna from you now?
Not yet. Seller registration in progress. Sales open only after our Punjab seller certificate is issued. Join the WhatsApp waitlist and we'll message you when sales legally open.
I live abroad. Can I order for Basant in Lahore?
Yes, once sales open. Join the waitlist as an overseas visitor with your arrival date. We sell in person only, at our shop in Lahore, so you or someone you name collects the order there; we don't deliver.
Pickup point in Lahore
Once sales open, you'll collect orders from our shop. We'll publish the address and map here as soon as they're confirmed; they will match our seller registration.
Shop address, hours and pickupMap coming soon
Sources (15)
- Punjab Basant portal (official) — Basant 2027 dates (15 Oct 2026)
- The Nation — Punjab approves Basant festival in Lahore for 2027 (30 Sept 2026)
- The Express Tribune — Lahore skies set for 10-day Basant (1 Oct 2026)
- Geo News — Lahore to celebrate 10-day Basant festival in 2027 (30 Sept 2026)
- Punjab Basant portal — Code of conduct (lists 12–14 March 2027 as tentative)
- The Nation — Basant 2027 to be celebrated in Lahore from March 12 to 14 (18 Aug 2026)
- Minute Mirror — Basant 2027 in Lahore likely to return to original March dates (4 Oct 2026)
- Soch Fact Check — 10-day Basant festival announced for Lahore, not across Punjab (15 Oct 2026)
- Dawn — Registration for kite manufacturers to open from tomorrow (4 Sept 2026)
- Punjab Basant portal (official) — Safety rules (15 Oct 2026)
- The Express Tribune — Lahore revives Basant 2026 but keeps kite-flying on a tight string
- Pakistan Today — Punjab Assembly passes strict kite-flying law with heavy penalties (24 Dec 2025)
- Geo News — Kite-flying rules, sales window notified (charkhi ban) (29 Dec 2025)
- ARY News — Basant 2026 SOPs for Lahore (noise, DJ, aerial firing) (2 Feb 2026)
- The Express Tribune — Basant in Lahore: historic rooftops booked for kite flying (3 Feb 2026)