26 km
from city center
11 out of 13
places to visit in Tinsukia
Referred to as the 'Oil City', as the country's first ever oil refinery was established here, Digboi is one of the important cities in the state of Assam. Going by the history of the land, its existence dates back to 18th century, the period during which oil was first discovered here. Beautiful local handicrafts, wax dolls and traditional textiles are some of the most popular products of the city. The Digboi Oil Refinery, Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, the Golf Course and the War Cemetry are some of the most famous destinations of Digboi. However, the most popular one is Margherita, which is a town located 14 kms away from the city, famous for its lush tea gardens and plywood factories.