Basnet began his career at
Druk Star, but did not partake in the
2011 season, it is unclear what level of football he was playing. He moved from
Thimphu to
Ugyen Academy in
Punakha in
2012 and won the National League in
2013. Following the national title, he played in the
2014 AFC President's Cup, taking part in the 1–0 loss to Sri Lanka's
Air Force SC, the 3–0 loss to Pakistan's KRL F.C. and the 4–0 loss to Bangladesh's
Sheikh Russel KC. ==International career==