During Basant 2026, kites and string could be sold legally only by registered sellers in five licensed markets: Mochi Gate (the historic kite bazaar of the Walled City), Mozang, Liberty Market, Baghbanpura and Shahdara, with 2,246 registered traders. Kites sold for about Rs 250 to 500 and a pinna of string for about Rs 4,000 to 7,500. The 2027 list of markets and sale dates will come with the district notification.
لاہور کی پتنگ مارکیٹیں
بسنت 2026 میں پتنگ اور ڈور صرف پانچ لائسنس یافتہ مارکیٹوں میں رجسٹرڈ دکانداروں سے خریدی جا سکتی تھی: موچی دروازہ، مزنگ، لبرٹی، باغبانپورہ اور شاہدرہ۔ پتنگ تقریباً 250 سے 500 روپے اور ڈور کی پنی 4000 سے 7500 روپے تک فروخت ہوئی۔
Licensed kite markets (2026)
| Market | Where | Good for | اردو |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mochi Gate | Walled City, near Mochi Gate | Lahore’s traditional kite bazaar, widest choice | موچی دروازہ |
| Mozang | Near Mozang Chungi, off Ferozepur Road | Central, easy from the Mall | مزنگ |
| Liberty Market | Gulberg III | Convenient for Gulberg, DHA and hotels | لبرٹی |
| Baghbanpura | GT Road, near Shalimar Gardens | East Lahore; combine with the gardens | باغبانپورہ |
| Shahdara | North of the Ravi | North Lahore and visitors arriving by GT Road | شاہدرہ |
2026 prices
| Item | Price reported in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kite (1 tawa) | About Rs 250 to 300 |
| Kite (1.5 tawa) | About Rs 300 to 500 |
| String, one pinna (premium) | About Rs 4,000 to 5,000 |
| String, one and a half pinna | Up to about Rs 7,500 |
Prices rose in the days before the festival. Expect 2027 prices to depend on supply and the sale window. See our kite price guide.
What is legal to buy
- Patang: up to 35 by 30 inches, string up to 4.5 githi.
- Gudda: up to 40 by 34 inches, string up to 1.5 tawa.
- Every pinna (string roll) must carry a QR code; buy only from registered sellers.
- Banned: charkhi, sharp maanjha and glass, metal or chemical coated string.
- Under-18s were not allowed to fly kites in 2026.
Use our kite checker to test a kite size and string type before you buy.
کیا خریدنا قانونی ہے
پتنگ 35 ضرب 30 انچ تک اور گڈا 40 ضرب 34 انچ تک ہو سکتا ہے۔ ہر پنی پر کیو آر کوڈ ہونا چاہیے اور ڈور صرف رجسٹرڈ دکاندار سے خریدیں۔ چرخی، تیز مانجھا اور شیشے یا دھات والی ڈور پر پابندی ہے۔
Buying tips
- Scan the QR code on the pinna before paying.
- Buy kites and string together from the same registered seller so you can return faulty items.
- Shop early in the day and early in the sale window; popular sizes sell out before weekends.
- Carry cash; small sellers rarely take cards.
- Do not buy from street hawkers or online sellers who cannot show registration: police seized more than 40,000 illegal kites in January 2026 alone.
Penalties
Making or selling banned string can lead to arrest, fines and imprisonment under the Punjab kite flying law. Buying from unregistered sellers puts you at risk too.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy kites in Lahore?
In 2026, only registered sellers in Mochi Gate, Mozang, Liberty Market, Baghbanpura and Shahdara could sell kites and string. The 2027 list will be notified.
سوال: لاہور میں پتنگ کہاں سے خریدیں؟
2026 میں موچی دروازہ، مزنگ، لبرٹی، باغبانپورہ اور شاہدرہ کے رجسٹرڈ دکاندار ہی پتنگ اور ڈور بیچ سکتے تھے۔
How much does a kite cost in Lahore?
In 2026 kites sold for about Rs 250 to 500 and a pinna of string for about Rs 4,000 to 7,500.
سوال: پتنگ کی قیمت کتنی ہے؟
2026 میں پتنگ تقریباً 250 سے 500 روپے اور ڈور کی پنی 4000 سے 7500 روپے میں ملی۔
What is the QR code on kite string?
Each pinna must carry a QR code linking it to a registered maker and seller. Scan it before you pay.
Can I buy kites before Basant starts?
Sales are allowed only within the official window. In 2026 sales ran to 8 February. Check the 2027 notification.
Sources and updates
Last checked: 13 October 2026. 2026 prices from Daily Pakistan and Pakistan Today; licensed markets from the 2026 district arrangements.