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Adha tawa gudda (0.5 size)
Small and light; easy to launch and control in gentle wind.
Measured against the legal size limit on arrival
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Kites (patang) for Basant 2027 in Lahore: legal sizes and how to choose
For Basant 2027, buy only kites within the legal limits: a patang (پتنگ) up to 35 × 30 inches, or a gudda (گڈا) up to 40 × 34 inches. Adults learning to fly do best with a light, small kite. We sell only with a Punjab seller certificate, in the official sales window; tap Notify me on any kite to hear first.
Sales open after our Punjab seller certificate is issued. Join the waitlist for launch prices.
Join the WhatsApp waitlistBasant 2027 at a glance
Short answers from our facts table. Each one links to its source and shows when we last checked it.
How big can kites be?
35 × 30 in
The largest patang or guddi. A gudda may be up to 40 × 34 in.
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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.
When can you buy?
Not notified yet (expected about a week before the festival)
The 2027 sales window has not been notified yet.
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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.
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Which kites will we stock for Basant 2027?
A short, legal range: a light practice kite, the everyday 1 tawa gudda, the largest legal gudda, a guddi (گڈی), and white and yellow kites for evening flying.
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Every kite comes from a registered manufacturer and is measured against the legal limit when it reaches our shop; anything over the limit goes back. Each card below shows a drawn kite until we photograph the real stock, because we only ever show real photos of what we sell. Prices appear only while we are legally allowed to sell.
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
Pona tawa gudda (0.75 size)
Light and forgiving; a good first kite for adults learning to fly.
Measured against the legal size limit on arrival
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
Ek tawa gudda (1 size)
The everyday Basant kite for steady afternoon wind.
Measured against the legal size limit on arrival
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
Dedh tawa gudda (1.5 size, largest permitted)
For experienced flyers; measured to stay within the approved maximum.
Measured against the legal size limit on arrival
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
4.5 githi patang (largest permitted)
Quick to turn; measured to stay within the approved guddi maximum.
Measured against the legal size limit on arrival
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
White kite for evening flying
Shows up under a flood light on permitted evenings.
Measured against the legal size limit on arrival
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
Yellow kite for evening flying
Basant yellow, easy to follow against a dark sky.
Measured against the legal size limit on arrival
What kite sizes are allowed for Basant 2027?
Nothing larger than a patang of 35 × 30 inches or a gudda of 40 × 34 inches.
| Kite | Maximum width | Maximum length |
|---|---|---|
| patang or guddi (4.5 githi) | 35 inches | 30 inches |
| 1.5 tawa gudda | 40 inches | 34 inches |
Oversize kites are banned, and making, storing or selling banned kites can bring 5 to 7 years in prison and a fine of up to Rs 5 million. Measure width across the widest point of the bow, and length from the top of the spine to the bottom.
Which kite should you buy: gudda, guddi or a practice kite?
Match the kite to your skill and the wind: learn on a light kite, fly a 1 tawa gudda on most afternoons, and pick a guddi if you like a kite that turns quickly.
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- ½ tawa practice kite: light and forgiving. It pulls gently on the dor (ڈور), so it is the easiest size for an adult learning to launch, climb and let out string.
- 1 tawa gudda: heavier and steadier. The everyday Basant kite for a moderate afternoon breeze.
- 1.5 tawa gudda: the largest legal gudda. It needs a firm breeze and a practised hand, and it pulls hard in a pecha (پیچا).
- Guddi: lighter and quicker to turn, for flyers who enjoy steering. It must stay within the patang limit of 35 × 30 inches.
- White or yellow kites: easier to follow in a fading sky, on any evening the notification allows flying.
A bigger kite is not a better kite: it needs more wind, more string and more strength. Names also overlap in everyday speech, so check the size in inches, not just the name. Our kite sizes guide explains tawa, githi and the traditional shapes.
How do you check a kite before you pay?
Look for a straight spine without cracks, a bow that flexes evenly, paper glued flat without tears, two halves that balance, and a size within the legal limit.
Sight along the spine
Hold the kite at eye level and look down the straight centre stick. It should be true, with no cracks or splits at the joints.
Flex the bow
Press the curved stick gently near each end. It should bend the same amount on both sides and spring back.
Check the paper
The paper should be taut and glued flat to the frame, with no tears near the corners or the tail.
Test the balance
Rest the spine across one finger. If one half drops sharply, the kite is lopsided and will spin instead of climbing.
Measure if in doubt
No legal kite is wider than 40 inches or longer than 34 inches, and a patang must stay within 35 × 30 inches.
How many kites do you need for Basant?
More than you think: every bo kata (بو کاٹا) costs a kite and gusts tear paper, so plan several kites for each flyer on each flying day.
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Kites run short in festival week long before string does, because a cut line loses the whole kite but only part of the dor. A single pinna (پنا) outlasts many kites, so if you are stocking up, stock up on kites. Our bundles pair kites with a matching amount of cotton dor and finger guards.
When can you buy kites from us?
Only while we hold a Punjab seller certificate and the official sales window is open; for 2027 that window is not notified yet (expected about a week before the festival).
Selling even permitted kites without registration carries 1 to 5 years in prison, so buy only from a shop that displays its certificate. Flying itself is legal only on the days the Deputy Commissioner notifies, and only in Lahore.
Where we stand
Seller registration in progress. Sales open only after our Punjab seller certificate is issued.
Join the WhatsApp waitlistFrequently asked questions
What is the biggest kite allowed for Basant 2027?
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 do tawa and githi mean in kite sizes?
They are the traditional units Lahore kite makers use: the gudda is sized in tawa, based on a sheet of kite paper, and the patang in githi, a hand span. The largest legal sizes are the 1.5 tawa gudda and the patang or guddi (4.5 githi). Our kite sizes guide explains both.
Do you deliver kites?
No. We sell in person only, at our registered shop in Lahore, once legal sales open; we don't deliver, inside or 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. An order placed from abroad is collected at the shop by someone in Lahore with the order code.
Can children fly kites at Basant 2027?
In 2026 the Lahore administration barred under-18s from flying kites, and the 2027 notification is expected to do the same. Parents, guardians and event organisers are legally responsible for children's safety; offences by minors go through the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, and unpaid fines can be recovered from parents or guardians.
How will buying kites online from us work once sales open?
Once we hold a Punjab seller certificate and the sales window opens, you order on this page or on WhatsApp, collect in person at our registered shop in Lahore (we don't deliver), and pay by cash at pickup, bank transfer, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Prices and the shop address appear only then: join the waitlist for launch prices, or see market prices in the price tracker.
Sources (8)
- Punjab Basant portal (official) — Safety rules (15 Oct 2026)
- Dawn — Registration for kite manufacturers to open from tomorrow (4 Sept 2026)
- Soch Fact Check — 10-day Basant festival announced for Lahore, not across Punjab (15 Oct 2026)
- The Express Tribune — Lahore skies set for 10-day Basant (1 Oct 2026)
- Pakistan Today — Punjab Assembly passes strict kite-flying law with heavy penalties (24 Dec 2025)
- Dawn — Punjab govt plans stringent regulations for safe Basant in Lahore (11 Sept 2026)
- The Express Tribune — PA passes Kite Flying Bill 2025 with tough penalties
- ProPakistani — Age restriction imposed for kite flying during Basant (9 Jan 2026)