Digboi

Digboi Travel Guide and Top attractions

Situated in the foothill of Dehing Patkai range epitomize by its colonial ambience of British culture 'Oil City' Digboi is located. Digboi has a glory of housing the oldest refinery in Asia which was established in 1901. The influence of British colonialism is the portrayal of Digboi which can be seen in the Victorian style architecture of bungalows, golf course and clubs. It is also renown for many ancient Tea Estate in Assam.

Digboi is an offbeat destination having a picturesque 18 hole golf course, instructive and well maintain Digboi oil centenary museum, which was established in 2002 to commemorate 100 years of oil refinery, world war II cemetery, picture perfect Digboi lake with the scenic Park nearby.

Digboi is also famous for traditional textiles and handicrafts, which can be purchased from the local shops and cottage industries, at a reasonable price. Beautiful dolls made from wax are also crafted here.

Digboi Centenary Environment Park

Digboi Centenary Environment Park

Digboi oil centenary museum

Digboi oil centenary museum

Places to visit in Digboi are:

1. Digboi oil centenary museum
2. Golf course
3. Digboi War Cemetery
4. Digboi lake and Centenary Environment Park.
5. Dehing Patkai National Park

What to do in Digboi

Boat at Dibru Saikhwa National Park

Boat Safari at Dibru Saikhwa National Park

Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary travel guide

A trip to Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary

Tea tour in upper Assam

Go for a tea tour in the lush green tea gardens


Best Time to visit Digboi

Summer in Digboi

The summer season starts from the month of May and lasts till June, day temperature ranges between 27°C and 38°C. You can expect few dazzles of light rain in this season.

Monsoons in Digboi

The monsoon season begins from the month of June and lasts till September. This region receives abundant rainfall and the entire region becomes lush green at this time. The temperature ranges between 24°C and 35°C.

Winter in Digboi

Winter season starts from the month of December and lasts till February. The temperature ranges between 3°C to 22°C in winter.


How to reach Digboi

Digboi by Air

Dibrugarh Airport is the nearest Airport, which is located at a distance of 65 km. Dibrugarh is connected by flights from major cities of India.

Digboi by Railways

Tinsukia is the nearest railway station, which is at a distance of around 40 Km from Digboi. It is connected by regular trains from Guwahati. From the station, you can catch a bus or hire a taxi to Digboi.

Digboi by Road

A/C and non A/C deluxe coaches are available regularly interval from Guwahati and other important cities to Digboi. Digboi is connected by NH 38 to Guwahati which is situated at a distance of 527 Km.

Local Transportation

Digboi has good commuting options inside the city. Taxis, auto rickshaws, Rikshow and regular bus service are available for transportation in an around Digboi.


Places to visit near Digboi

Stillwell Road

Still Well Road / Ledo Road

Located at a distance from 24km from Digboi, the Still well road starts from the Ledo town. Flipping the pages of history, the Stilwell road is a prominent mark of world war II, which connects Northeast India with Burma. It is a 430 km long road, built in 1944 AD, by the British General Vinegar Joe Stillwell. The road was constructed to maintain the flow of supply to China, from Ledo Railhead in Assam.

Margherita

Margherita

Located at a distance of 10 km from Digboi, the beautiful town of Margherita, formally known as Coal Queen of Assam. It is surrounded by splendorous Patkai range hills, tea gardens and forests on one side and the Burhi Dehing River flowing across on the other. The picturesque Margherita Golf Course is located at the foot of the Patkai hill. Treat yourself by watching the tea making process and a visit to its famous plywood factory.

Dibru Saikhowa

Dibru Saikhowa National Park

Situated at a distance of 45 km from Digboi, Dibru Saikhowa National Park is located. Dibru-Saikhowa, is a biosphere reserve is surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra, the Lohit River in the north and the Dibru River on the South. Encircled by the Brahmaputra and Dibru River, the island and its bank has become an internationally acclaimed BIRDING area.
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