Basant, Jashn-e-Baharan

Lahore's spring kite festival, rooftops and skies fill with colour to welcome the end of winter.

Basant marks the arrival of spring in Punjab, traditionally celebrated in Lahore's walled city with kite-flying, yellow dress, music, and rooftop gatherings. Its status has varied with safety regulations, so confirm the current situation before planning around it.

Spring kite festival
Walled City rooftops
Yellow spring dress
Music & food

When to plan: Spring (around February); dates and official status vary year to year, confirm locally.
Getting there: Lahore is reached by air or motorway. The old city and Walled City rooftops are the traditional heart of the celebration.
Region: Punjab guide →

What to expect

When held, Basant turns Lahore's skyline into a sea of kites, with food, music, and yellow everywhere. Experience it with local hosts who know safe, legal rooftop venues, kite string and crowds need care.

A note on status

Basant has faced restrictions over safety concerns, so it is not guaranteed every year. Travel with a guide who can confirm what is happening and arrange a responsible vantage point.