Ever Studied At A Seasonal School?

Students from the nomadic Bakerwal community attend a seasonal school in the mountains of Tosa Maidan in Kashmir.

The seasonal school -- locally known as Bohaks -- is conducted for six months of the summer.

High altitude Tosa Maidan in Budgam district is located approximately 75 km from Srinagar.

IMAGE: The students at roll call. All photographs: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com

IMAGE: Students attend assembly on a chilly morning.

IMAGE: Time for PT.

IMAGE: Learning in a makeshift tent class.

IMAGE: Personal attention is must.

IMAGE: Student enjoy a game of volleyball.

IMAGE: Cricketers in the making.

IMAGE: A fence protects the school.

Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com

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