Tajikistan · Mountain honey
Honey from the
Tajik mountains
Raw honey and handmade beehives from the mountains of Tajikistan.
A family apiary in the mountains of Tajikistan
Pchelovod is a small family operation in the mountains of Tajikistan. We tend our hives through the short but intense alpine season — from the first thaw to the last meadow bloom. The honey is raw, unfiltered, and moves as slowly as the bees that make it.
From the mountain meadows
Each variety reflects a different altitude, flora, and moment in the season.
Mountain Wildflower
Multi-floral, collected from alpine meadows at 2,500 m. Deep amber with a complex, slightly resinous finish.
Acacia
Pale gold, slow to crystallize. Delicate aroma and clean sweetness from the lowland acacia groves.
High-Altitude Meadow
Rare. Harvested above 3,000 m during the brief July bloom. Intensely aromatic, limited quantity each year.
Handmade for mountain conditions
Our wooden hives are built from local timber using traditional Tajik techniques passed down through three generations. Each box is sized for mountain colonies — compact enough to carry up steep trails, robust enough to withstand harsh winters.
- Local timber, hand-joined
- Designed for high-altitude colonies
- Available to other apiaries on request
Life inside the hive
Deep inside an active Tajik mountain hive, thousands of workers move with quiet precision — drawing wax, curing nectar, sealing each cell. This is where raw mountain honey begins.
Carnica Sklenar queens
We breed and sell Carnica Sklenar queen bees — one of the most productive and gentle lines in European beekeeping. Adapted to mountain climates and known for calm temperament, low swarming tendency, and excellent winter hardiness.
- Carnica Sklenar line
- Tested for gentleness and productivity
- Available by order, spring and summer
Get in touch
We respond to every message personally. For urgent inquiries, reach us on Telegram.