Başdurak is a neighborhood in Arsin District, in Trabzon Province, Türkiye. Başdurak lies at 912 m above sea level, in the Rize Dağları mountains. It has 747 inhabitants. The nearest city is Araklı, 20 km to the northeast. Among the landmarks around are Sumela Monastery (24 km), Hagia Sophia (26 km) and Kuştul Monastery (14.9 km). Among the natural features are Boztepe Hill (24 km).