Digboi

Rumoured to have been named after the phrase "dig-boy-dig," where the English men used to command the labourers to dig for the crude oil underneath

Wildlife

The largest wildlife sanctuary in Assam, Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, is 60 km from Digboi and houses like Royal Bengal Tiger, cheetahs, Indian elephant and also over 300 species of birds.

Heritage

There is also a War Cemetery which is 1.5 km away and soldiers who died during World War II have been put to rest here.

Best Time to Visit

sum & monsoon

Ideal Duration

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Known as the “Oil City of Assam”, Digboi has been discovered during the 19th century. Rumoured to have been named after the phrase "dig-boy-dig," where the English men used to command the labourers to dig for the crude oil underneath, Digboi had established its 1st oil refinery in the year 1901. The city has Asia’s 1st drilled oil well, which is quite a popular tourist attraction in Assam. Digboi happens to be one of the must visit places in North East India.

One of the popular sightseeing places of the town is Digboi Oil Refinery. As it is mentioned earlier, the refinery was established about 100 years ago and is still thriving with the use of modern equipments. Another travel destination around Digboi is Margherita. The place was established around the 19th century and was named after an Italian queen, it is also renowned for its plywood factories and visiting it is one of the best things to do in Assam.

The largest wildlife sanctuary in Assam, Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, is 60 km from Digboi and houses like Royal Bengal Tiger, cheetahs, Indian elephant and also over 300 species of birds.

During the rule of the British, they had established their living quarters in Digboi to closely govern over the Oil Company. The town was, therefore, built with properly planned infrastructures and had several bungalows and about 18 golf courses. The Digboi Club is built with Italian architectural style with several guests houses for both locals and tourists and was primarily built to promote tourism in Assam. There is also a War Cemetery which is 1.5 km away and soldiers who died during World War II have been put to rest here.

All in all, Digboi is a wonderful place to be at as it offers one the scenic beauties of Assam; it also has magnificence of the majestic animals; tea gardens and a glimpse of the past in the form of the Oil Refinery. One will have a wondrous vacation in the scenic town of Digboi.

If you are planning a visit to Digboi and wish to explore it in short time and tight budget, then you should trust us. We offer you budget-friendly holiday packages for Digboi and help you to witness all of the tourism places and spend a memorable time here.

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Best Time to Visit Digboi

The temperature ranges between 22 degree Celsius and 38 degree Celsius which makes it quite uncomfortable to travel during such a hot weather. The excessive humidity is also likely to make the journey difficult.

This season is more beneficial for the farmers and there is a lot of greenery to witness during this time of the year in Digboi. Tourist can visit during monsoons if they don’t mind getting a tad muddy.

The winters are amazing here with a temperature that ranges between 7 degree Celsius and 25 degree Celsius. The weather becomes foggy and misty with light rainfall. This is the best season to visit Digboi as the temperature offers comfort for a good tour time.

Popular Attractions Digboi

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Digboi Oil Refinery Digboi

There is a possibility of installation of state of the art equipment of oil refining in a matter of few months.

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War Cemetery Digboi

The Digboi war Cemetery started out as a burial ground for the dead bodies which came from the hospital.

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Digboi Lake Digboi

There is a Centenary Environment Park near the lake which is an eco park, and has a variety of flora.

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Golf Course Digboi

This golf course is a natural one, with very few artificial inputs. The clubhouse makes the experience of the golf course more soothing.

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Margherita Digboi

There is the first coal museum of India located in this city, which is called the Coal Heritage and Museum.

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Digboi Essential Information

Accomodation

Although travelers have their varied budgets, the hotels in Digboi are yet not very expensive. For a luxurious stay, one can stay in Hotel La Suncity. It has several amenities like Wi-Fi, Bar, Lounge and few recreational activities. There are several accommodation options for you to select from and the in-room amenities include TV, Refrigerator, etc.

If you’re looking for a standard hotel, you can stay at Digboi Namdang House.

It provides all the basic amenities and decent service in amicable ambience. For a budget hotel stay, you can choose Galaxy Hotel which is close to most of the tourism places in Digboi. The services are good enough to make your stay comfortable and also the tariff won’t be pinching your pocket.

Travel Tips

This northeast destination Digboi in Assam is one of the must-visit places in India and the country’s first ever oil refinery was established here. Along with the famous oil refinery, Digboi has other distinctive attractions to see like Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Digboi War Cemetery, Digboi golf course and the tea gardens in Margherita.