Registration certificate 2026 — for reference only
Notification by the Government of Punjab: the certificate shown below has been suspended by order of the Punjab Government, even though it states validity until 31 December 2026.
No sale or purchase of kites or dor is legal until the certificate is reissued by the Punjab Government.
A new certificate will be uploaded here as soon as it is received. Until then, please treat this page as information only.
Reg No. 19273-30122025 · issued 8 January 2026 by the Deputy Commissioner, Lahore. Open full size
Kites for sale in Lahore: Basant 2027 kites, dor and pinna
بو کاٹا
Kites, cotton dor and pinna for sale in Lahore, sold singly at a published price — nothing bundled, no account, no forms. Book on WhatsApp with 50% advance. Delivery once the Punjab Government announces and the certificate is reissued.
Live sky: it's — in Lahore. The kites follow your cursor.
12–14 March—
days to go
Bo kata بو کاٹا Pech پیچ Guddi گڈی Dor ڈور Charkhi چرخی Basant 2027 بسنتBo kata بو کاٹا Pech پیچ Guddi گڈی Dor ڈور Charkhi چرخی Basant 2027 بسنت
Basant 2027 — 12 to 14 March Book on WhatsApp Booking confirmed with 50% advance Cotton dor only, never metal صرف سوتی ڈور Delivery once the certificate is reissued Bulk rates for mohalla orders Basant 2027 — 12 to 14 March Book on WhatsApp Booking confirmed with 50% advance Cotton dor only, never metal صرف سوتی ڈور Delivery once the certificate is reissued Bulk rates for mohalla orders
What we sell
Kites, cotton dor and the things that stop the line opening your hands.
Every price is published, and everything is sold singly — no bundles
forced on you, no account, no forms.
Selling is paused while our registration certificate is
suspended by the Punjab Government — see the notice.
The prices stay published so you can plan, and
we will message you the day it opens.
Tell me when kites go on sale
Selling is paused until the Punjab Government reissues our certificate. Leave your
WhatsApp number and we will message you the day it opens — the prices on this
page, from Lahore. Nothing else, and we do not pass your number on.
Basant is only fun if everyone gets home from it. Six things we ask of every roof we deliver to.
Rule zeroCotton dor only. Never metal, never chemical-coated.Every pinna we sell is plain cotton. If anyone offers you dhatti or chemical dor this season, walk away and tell us. That string cuts people on the road below.
01
Check the dor before you fly
Run it through your fingers. Cotton feels soft and dry; metal or coated string feels gritty and shines in the sun. Ours comes sealed on the pinna, so open it in front of the rider.
02
Know the rules where you live
Kite flying in Punjab is regulated and the permitted days change from year to year. Confirm what is allowed in your area and on your date before you take the pinna up.
03
Guard the roof
A parapet you can lean on, shoes with grip, and nobody walking backwards while looking up. A cut kite is never worth the edge of a roof.
04
Stay away from wires
Never fly near poles, transformers or overhead lines, and never pull a stuck kite off a wire: not with a stick, not with the dor. Leave it there and cut the line.
05
Gloves on, kids with an adult
We sell gloves and tape for a reason: dor burns bare hands fast. Children hold the pinna, an adult holds the pech.
06
Read the wind, stop at dark
Morning and late afternoon carry the steadiest wind. When it turns gusty, wind in. When the light goes, the roof closes: no night flying, no fireworks, no aerial firing.
Fly clean, fly in daylight, and leave the roof the way you found it. That is the whole of it, and it is what keeps Basant coming back.
Basant 2027 · 12–14 March
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Before you ask
When sales open, how ordering works, what we sell and where we deliver. Nine things people ask us most.
When should I place my order for Basant 2027?
Basant 2027 runs from 12 to 14 March in Lahore, three consecutive days. Sales will open only once the Punjab Government authorises the sale of kite-flying material. You can book your order on WhatsApp now, and a booking is confirmed only with 50% advance payment. Orders are delivered once the Punjab Government announces the season and the certificate is reissued. Only confirmed bookings are held, and stock runs out as the date approaches. We will announce the opening date on this page and on our Instagram.
Are you a registered and approved kite seller?
We operate under the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act, 2025. Seller and trader registration is not currently open, and we will not sell any material until our licence is issued. Our licence number will be published on this page as soon as we receive it.
You book your order on WhatsApp at basantshop.com. We deliver across the city, so there is no need to visit a market in Basant week traffic. Everything is sold singly at a published price — kites by the tawa grade, cotton dor by the pinna, plus gloves and tape.
How do I place an order, and is advance payment required?
Orders are taken on WhatsApp only. A booking is confirmed only with 50% advance payment, and the balance is due on delivery. Orders are delivered once the Punjab Government announces the season and the certificate is reissued.
Does messaging you on WhatsApp confirm my order?
No. A WhatsApp message starts the conversation, but it does not confirm your order. Nothing is reserved until 50% advance payment is made. Stock is limited and sells out close to Basant, so your order is only held once payment clears. We send you a confirmation as soon as it does.
Do you have a shop in Lahore I can visit?
Basant Shop is an online kite shop in Lahore. There is no market counter to visit. A collection point is available in Lahore, and the address is shared with customers once an order is confirmed. Otherwise your order comes to your door anywhere in the city.
Do you deliver outside Lahore? Is cash on delivery available?
We deliver within Lahore only and do not currently serve other cities. Inside Lahore that includes DHA, Gulberg, Model Town, Johar Town, Cantt, Bahria Town, the Walled City and beyond. Cash on delivery covers the balance on orders booked with the 50% advance.
What type of dor (string) do you sell?
We sell plain cotton dor only. We do not sell chemically coated manjha, glass-coated thread, or metal wire under any circumstances. These are banned and unsafe. Coated string is what killed motorcyclists and children before the 2007 ban. Every pinna we ship is sealed, so you can check it yourself.
What is a pinna, and what do you sell?
A pinna is a ready-wound bundle of cotton dor. Everything is sold singly — kites by the tawa grade, cotton dor by the pinna, plus gloves and tape — so you buy only what your roof actually needs. We do not sell charkhis (reels), which are not permitted.
Still not answered?Send one message. We reply in Urdu or English, 10am to 10pm through the season.