Arniko Higher Secondary School

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Arniko Awasiya Secondary School is one of the oldest educational institutions in Biratnagar as well as in the Eastern Development Region. It was established by Mr.Raj Bahadur Kunwar and his wife Mrs.kamala kunwar on 2nd of Poush, 2033 B.S. in Nepali Calendar. It is located in ward no.10 a peaceful part of Biratnagar known as "Tintoliya".


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