July 03, Colombo: The British government today relaxed the restrictions on travel advisory to its nationals visiting to Sri Lanka.

"I am pleased to announce that we have relaxed the restrictions on travel suggested in the advice we give to British visitors coming to Sri Lanka. We no longer discourage British holidaymakers from enjoying leopard-spotting at Yala National Park, surfing at Arugam Bay or admiring Trincomalee harbour, one of the world's deepest natural ports. We’ve taken this decision based on our assessment of the improving security situation in these parts of Sri Lanka," British High Commissioner in Colombo, Dr. Peter Hayes said in a statement today.

It also said that "in light of the uncertain security situation in areas recently affected by conflict we continue to discourage British tourists from travelling to other parts of the Eastern Province and continue to advise against all travel to northern Sri Lanka."

"We encourage Britons planning to travel around Sri Lanka to read our full travel advice," he added.

The travel advisory also warned that anti-British sentiments have increased in the country and the travelers to be vigilant and avoid demonstrations.

Last week, the US in an updated travel advisory discouraged its citizens from traveling to Sri Lanka and said although the war is over there will be a threat of terrorist attacks.

The travel advice issued by the British Foreign Commonwealth Office can be found here.