Upper Assam
Digboi
Where Asia's oil story began — refinery town, museum area and war cemetery.
Digboi's oil history began in the late nineteenth century and the town still reads as an industrial settlement of that era: the refinery, the planned quarters, the golf course, the cemetery. For anyone interested in industrial heritage, it is the most substantial site in the Northeast.
It sits an easy drive from Dibrugarh and works as a day trip, ideally combined with Dehing Patkai or Margherita.
Quick facts
Digboi at a glance
- State
- Assam, Tinsukia district
- Access
- Short drive from Dibrugarh via Tinsukia
- Days required
- Day trip, or one night if combining with Margherita
- Permit
- None required
- Best months
- October to March
What to see
The heritage circuit is compact and walkable in parts.
- Digboi Oil Museum area and centenary exhibits
- Digboi War Cemetery, maintained for Second World War casualties
- The colonial-era town layout and Digboi Club area
- Views over the refinery and oilfield landscape from public areas
Access, honestly stated
The refinery is an operating facility with restricted access. Museum and heritage-area timings vary and can change without notice. We confirm current arrangements before your travel date rather than promising entry in advance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Digboi worth visiting?
- For anyone interested in industrial history, wartime heritage or the making of modern Assam, yes.
- Can Digboi and Dehing Patkai be done in one day?
- Yes, with an early start from Dibrugarh.