Lahore is one of Pakistan’s best shopping cities. For Basant 2027 visitors, the key stops are the licensed kite markets (Mochi Gate, Mozang, Liberty, Baghbanpura and Shahdara in 2026), Anarkali and Liberty Market for clothes and khussas, Ichhra and Shah Alami for bargains, and malls like Emporium and Packages for brands.
لاہور میں شاپنگ
بسنت کے دنوں میں پتنگ بازار (موچی گیٹ، مزنگ، لبرٹی، باغبانپورہ اور شاہدرہ)، کپڑوں اور کھسوں کے لیے انارکلی اور لبرٹی، سستی خریداری کے لیے اچھرہ اور شاہ عالمی، اور برانڈز کے لیے ایمپوریم اور پیکجز مال بہترین ہیں۔
Buying kites and dor legally
In 2026, more than 2,200 traders were licensed to sell kites in Lahore, with crowds at the markets in Mochi Gate, Mozang, Liberty, Baghbanpura and Shahdara. Stock ran short and prices were above normal, so shop early in the legal sales window.
- Buy only from registered sellers; every legal kite and pinna carries a QR code.
- Legal kites: Patang up to 35 x 30 inches, Gudda up to 40 x 34 inches.
- Cotton dor only, wound on a pinna. Charkhi, nylon, glass or chemical coated string is banned.
- Kite sales are only allowed in the notified window; in 2026 they ran from 1 to 8 February.
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Lahore markets at a glance
| Market | Location | Known for | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anarkali Bazaar | The Mall, opposite Lahore Museum | Formal and bridal wear, ready-to-wear, khussas, handicrafts and gifts; food lanes in Old Anarkali | Mid |
| Liberty Market | Gulberg | Fabrics, lace, ready-to-wear, footwear and jewellery; licensed kite stalls in 2026 | Mid to high |
| Ichhra Bazaar | Ferozepur Road | Budget clothes, fabric, shoes, jewellery and cultural dresses | Low |
| Shah Alami Market | Near Shah Alami Gate, Walled City | Wholesale clothes, cosmetics and jewellery; bargain hard | Wholesale |
| Kashmiri Bazaar | Inside Delhi Gate | Embroidered clothes, shoes and artificial jewellery | Low |
| Hall Road | Near the Mall | Mobile phones, electronics and accessories | Wholesale and retail |
| Urdu Bazaar | Near Anarkali | Books, new and second hand, and stationery | Low |
| Emporium Mall | Johar Town | Brands, food court, cinema, family entertainment | High |
| Packages Mall | Walton Road | Brands, hypermarket, food court | High |
Anarkali Bazaar
Formal and bridal wear, ready-to-wear, khussas, handicrafts and gifts; food lanes in Old Anarkali. Location: The Mall, opposite Lahore Museum. Prices: Mid.
Liberty Market
Fabrics, lace, ready-to-wear, footwear and jewellery; licensed kite stalls in 2026. Location: Gulberg. Prices: Mid to high.
Ichhra Bazaar
Budget clothes, fabric, shoes, jewellery and cultural dresses. Location: Ferozepur Road. Prices: Low.
Shah Alami Market
Wholesale clothes, cosmetics and jewellery; bargain hard. Location: Near Shah Alami Gate, Walled City. Prices: Wholesale.
Kashmiri Bazaar
Embroidered clothes, shoes and artificial jewellery. Location: Inside Delhi Gate. Prices: Low.
Hall Road
Mobile phones, electronics and accessories. Location: Near the Mall. Prices: Wholesale and retail.
Urdu Bazaar
Books, new and second hand, and stationery. Location: Near Anarkali. Prices: Low.
Emporium Mall
Brands, food court, cinema, family entertainment. Location: Johar Town. Prices: High.
Packages Mall
Brands, hypermarket, food court. Location: Walton Road. Prices: High.
What to buy for Basant
| Item | Where to look | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Basant outfits | Ichhra, Liberty, Anarkali | Buy fabric early: tailors are busy before the festival |
| Khussas (embroidered shoes) | Anarkali, Kashmiri Bazaar | Try both feet; leather softens with wear |
| Shawls and warm layers | Liberty, Anarkali | Late January evenings drop below 10°C |
| Gloves for dor handling | Kite markets, sports shops | Thin leather or cotton gloves work best |
| Bangles and jewellery | Liberty, Anarkali, Shah Alami | Glass bangles in yellow and saffron match Basant |
Souvenirs to take home
- Khussas and embroidered shawls
- Truck art items: trays, kettles, magnets
- Phulkari and handmade embroidery
- Lahori spices and sweets (pack sweets for travel)
- Books from Urdu Bazaar
کیا خریدیں
بسنت کے لیے پیلے کپڑے، کھسے، شالیں، دستانے اور چوڑیاں۔ تحفوں کے لیے کھسے، ٹرک آرٹ، پھلکاری اور لاہوری مٹھائیاں بہترین ہیں۔
Shopping tips
- Bargain in bazaars (Anarkali, Ichhra, Shah Alami); malls have fixed prices.
- Carry cash: many small shops do not take cards, though mobile wallets are common.
- Shop in the morning; bazaars get packed in the evening and on weekends.
- Watch your phone and wallet in crowded lanes.
- Some markets close one day a week; check before going.
Market guides | بازاروں کے گائیڈ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy kites in Lahore for Basant?
From registered sellers in the licensed kite markets. In 2026 these were in Mochi Gate, Mozang, Liberty, Baghbanpura and Shahdara. Look for the QR code.
سوال: بسنت کے لیے پتنگیں کہاں سے خریدیں؟
رجسٹرڈ دکانداروں سے، جیسے موچی گیٹ، مزنگ، لبرٹی، باغبانپورہ اور شاہدرہ۔ QR کوڈ ضرور دیکھیں۔
Which is the cheapest market in Lahore?
Ichhra Bazaar and Shah Alami are known for low prices. Shah Alami works at wholesale rates, so bargain.
Where can I buy yellow clothes for Basant?
Ichhra for budget fabric, Liberty and Anarkali for ready-to-wear and khussas.
Can I buy kites before Basant starts?
Only during the notified sales window. In 2026 sales were allowed from 1 to 8 February.
Sources and updates
Last checked: 13 October 2026. The 2027 kite sales window and licensed markets will be notified by the Lahore administration.