Luitel or Luintel (Nepali: लुईँटेल/लुइटेल) is a surname found in Nepal and India. Luitel belong to the gotra “kaushik”. Luitel is a toponymic family name from Luyati gaun (Luyati village). Luitels are of hill Nepali heritage which is evident from their physical appearance. They became a part of the Nepalese Baun caste. Notable people with the surname include: * Jiwan Luitel, Nepalese actor *, Managing Director(WRFRN)NGO * Sanchita Luitel, Nepalese actress * , Nepalese aid worker * , Kogarah Sydney Australia * , London Metropolitan University, Uk * , Nepali Writer