In the Çatak district of Van, beekeepers Vahap Semo and Erkan Sevinç are harvesting honey from…

In the Çatak district of Van, beekeepers Vahap Semo and Erkan Sevinç are harvesting honey from tree hollows at the foot of Arnos Mountain, which stands at 3,547 meters. This honey, free from additives, is shipped to customers across various regions of Turkey.

After a challenging journey, Semo and Sevinç extract honey produced by bees that have escaped from hives and nested in tree hollows. The Çatak area, known for its pristine nature and rich flora, supports a thriving beekeeping community. The beekeepers regularly explore mountainous regions to locate these natural nests and collect honey without external interference.