Basanti

Basanti is a taluk headquarters town located 110 km south-east of Kolkata, in South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal. It acts as one of the gateways to Sunderbans.

On the way to Sunderbans, Sajnakhali, famous for its Bird Sanctuary, is the only place to have a hotel.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport serves Basanti. Nearest railway station is at Canning.