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Kite and dor prices in Lahore: the Basant price tracker
At Basant 2026, a 1 tawa kite cost Rs 250–400 in Lahore and one pinna of cotton dor Rs 4,000–5,000, with prices rising through the sales week. This tracker logs market prices by item and market, each with its source and date. These are market prices, not our prices.
Basant 2026 prices in Lahore
Market observation prices, not our pricesUpdated every Monday during the Basant season. Latest observation: 3 February 2026.
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Kites
Ek tawa kite (1 size) · per kite
Rs 300–400
Latest week of sales: 2 February 2026
Up 27.3% on the week before
Week by week
- 26 JanRs 250–300
- 2 FebRs 300–400
By market, latest week
- Mochi GateRs 400
- Other marketsRs 300–350
- CitywideRs 300
Source: The Express Tribune, 3 Feb 2026
Dor and pinna
Ek tawa kite (1 size) · per kite
Rs 300–400
Latest week of sales: 2 February 2026
Up 27.3% on the week before
Week by week
- 26 JanRs 250–300
- 2 FebRs 300–400
By market, latest week
- Mochi GateRs 400
- Other marketsRs 300–350
- CitywideRs 300
Source: The Express Tribune, 3 Feb 2026
Plan your Basant budget
Choose how many you need. We add up the latest Basant 2026 market prices.
- Ek tawa kite (1 size)Rs 300–400
- Dedh tawa kite (1.5 size)Rs 400–600
- 1 pinna cotton dorRs 4,000
- 2-piece pinnaRs 8,000–10,000
Estimated total
Rs 7,000–8,000
A guide from market prices, not our prices.
Compare every item
| Item | Low | High | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pona tawa kite (0.75 size) | Rs 100 | Rs 100 | first week |
| Ek tawa kite (1 size) | Rs 300 | Rs 400 | +27.3% |
| Dedh tawa kite (1.5 size) | Rs 400 | Rs 600 | +5.3% |
| 1 pinna cotton dor | Rs 4,000 | Rs 4,000 | first week |
| 1.5 pinna cotton dor | Rs 6,000 | Rs 7,500 | first week |
| 2-piece pinna | Rs 8,000 | Rs 10,000 | first week |
| 4-piece pinna | Rs 12,000 | Rs 15,000 | first week |
| Premium pinna (top grade) | Rs 4,000 | Rs 12,000 | first week |
All 17 observations with sources
| Date | Item | Market | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2026 | Dedh tawa kite (1.5 size) | Citywide | Rs 450 | The Express Tribune |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Ek tawa kite (1 size) | Citywide | Rs 300 | The Express Tribune |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Pona tawa kite (0.75 size) | Citywide | Rs 100 | The Express Tribune |
| 3 Feb 2026 | 2-piece pinna | Citywide | Rs 8,000 | The Express Tribune |
| 3 Feb 2026 | 4-piece pinna | Citywide | Rs 12,000–15,000 | The Express Tribune |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Dedh tawa kite (1.5 size) | Mochi Gate | Rs 600 | Pakistan Today |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Dedh tawa kite (1.5 size) | Other markets | Rs 400–450 | Pakistan Today |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Ek tawa kite (1 size) | Mochi Gate | Rs 400 | Pakistan Today |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Ek tawa kite (1 size) | Other markets | Rs 300–350 | Pakistan Today |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 2-piece pinna | Citywide | Rs 8,000–10,000 | Pakistan Today |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Dedh tawa kite (1.5 size) | Citywide | Rs 450–500 | Daily Pakistan |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Ek tawa kite (1 size) | Citywide | Rs 250–300 | Daily Pakistan |
| 1 Feb 2026 | 1 pinna cotton dor | Citywide | Rs 4,000 | The Express Tribune |
| 1 Feb 2026 | 1.5 pinna cotton dor | Citywide | Rs 7,500 | Daily Pakistan |
| 1 Feb 2026 | 1.5 pinna cotton dor | Citywide | Rs 6,000 | The Express Tribune |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Premium pinna (top grade) | Citywide | Rs 4,000–5,000 | Daily Pakistan |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Premium pinna (top grade) | Citywide | Rs 12,000 | Dawn |
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 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
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How much did kites and pinna cost at Basant 2026?
A 1 tawa kite cost Rs 250–400, a 1.5 tawa Rs 400–600, and a 2-piece pinna Rs 8,000–10,000.
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Basant 2026 market prices (1–8 February 2026, as reported by buyers and sellers): a 1 tawa kite cost Rs 250–400, a 1.5 tawa Rs 400–600, one pinna of cotton dor Rs 4,000–5,000, a 2-piece pinna Rs 8,000–10,000 and a 4-piece set up to Rs 15,000. Prices varied by market and day.
confirmedSource: Daily Pakistan
The price board at the top of this page lists every price we found for the 1 February 2026 to 8 February 2026 sales window, by item and market. Pick a market there to compare Mochi Gate with the rest of the city.
Why do Basant kite prices rise so fast?
A short sales window, limited stock from registered makers and festival-week demand push prices up in the final days.
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In 2026, shops at Mochi Gate ran short of stock within days, and newspapers reported that many sellers held stock back because of inspections and the risk of penalties. Premium pinna that buyers remembered at lower prices sold for Rs 15,000 for a 4-piece set by the end of the week. Buying early, from a registered seller, is the simplest way to avoid the spike.
Where do these prices come from?
Each row is a price reported by a Lahore newspaper or observed at a named market, with its source and date.
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- 2026 history: compiled from Daily Pakistan, Pakistan Today, The Express Tribune and Dawn, which reported prices during the sales week.
- 2027 season: we add weekly checks at Lahore markets once the 2027 sales window opens. Each entry names the market and the date it was observed.
- Ranges: where a source gave one price, low and high are the same. Change % compares the average of a week with the week before.
- What we leave out: banned items, and any price we cannot tie to a source or a market visit.
Are these your selling prices?
No: these are market observation prices for comparison, not the prices we charge.
Where we stand
Seller registration in progress. Sales open only after our Punjab seller certificate is issued.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the kite dor (pinna) price in Lahore?
At Basant 2026 a single pinna of cotton dor cost Rs 4,000–5,000, and a 2-piece pinna Rs 8,000–10,000. 2027 prices will be added weekly once sales open.
What is the kite (patang) price in Lahore?
At Basant 2026 a 1 tawa patang cost Rs 250–400 and a 1.5 tawa Rs 400–600, depending on the market and the day.
How much does a 1 tawa kite cost?
At Basant 2026 in Lahore, Rs 250–400, depending on the market and the day. These are market observations, not our prices; 2027 prices appear only once registered sellers' sales open.
How often is the price tracker updated?
Weekly during the season, and the date of the last update is shown at the top of the price board.
Do kite prices go up during Basant week?
Yes. In 2026 prices rose through the sales week as stock ran short, so prices on the last days were the highest.
Sources (7)
- Dawn — Registration for kite manufacturers to open from tomorrow (4 Sept 2026)
- Daily Pakistan — Kite and thread prices in Lahore for Basant 2026 (1 Feb 2026)
- Pakistan Today — Basant enthusiasm sweeps Lahore, kite prices soar (2 Feb 2026)
- The Express Tribune — Basant in Lahore: historic rooftops booked for kite flying
- Geo News — Kite-flying rules, sales window notified ahead of Basant festival in Lahore (29 Dec 2025)
- Daily Pakistan — Lahore Basant 2026 notification released (29 Dec 2025)
- ProPakistani — Lahore announces kites sale date for Basant 2026 (29 Dec 2025)