The Foreign Office is advising potential travellers against visiting Nepal in the wake of the killings of members of the royal family.

Curfews have been imposed in the Himalayan kingdom, popular among British tourists for trekking and wildlife holidays, after violent demonstrations in the capital, Kathmandu.

• Full text of the Foreign Office statement:

"We advise against all travel to Nepal. Following the funerals on 2 June of king Birendra and other members of the royal family, and the subsequent death on 4 June of king Dipendra, public demonstrations occurred and on 4 and 5 June and became violent. Curfews were declared in Kathmandu valley on 4 and 5 June. There were some violent demonstrations during the curfews in Kathmandu, leading to injuries and arrests.

The situation remains tense, although curfews were lifted during the day on 6 and 7 June, and there was no curfew on 8 June. Some shops and local services began to open up for business.

There were reports of disturbances in towns outside Kathmandu, particularly in Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Birtamod and Biratnagar on 5 June. There were no reports of violent demonstrations on 6, 7 or 8 June. However, the possibility of further demonstrations remains. Under these circumstances the Nepalese authorities will quickly re-impose curfews.

There is a significant possibility of further disturbances and demonstrations after the publication of the report of the commission of enquiry into the events of 1 June. This report is expected on 11 June.

British nationals in Nepal should remain extremely cautious, and listen to broadcasts on the BBC world service. British nationals should contact the British embassy in Kathmandu for advice (tel: +977 1 410 583). Anyone in Nepal or thinking of travelling to Nepal should check this advice regularly. It will be updated as the situation develops."