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- Digboi (IPA: ˈdɪgˌbɔɪ) is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district in the north-eastern part of the state of Assam, India. Crude oil was discovered here in late 19th century and first oil well was dug in 1866. Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam where the first oil well in Asia was drilled.
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Digboi (IPA: ˈdɪgˌbɔɪ) is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district in the north-eastern part of the state of Assam, India. Crude oil was discovered here in late 19th century and first oil well was dug in 1866. Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam where the first oil well in Asia was drilled.
Digboi, a picturesque town in the district of Tinsukia in Assam, is known to have India’s oldest oilfield. Cherished for its rich cultural diversity, Digboi is surrounded by deep forests and lush green tea gardens.
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.
Jun 6, 2018 · The town is most famous for its oil refinery, one of the oldest operational oil refinery in the world. It is also the site of first commercial oil production in Asia. Special permission is required to visit the refinery.
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.
Digboi along with the famous oil refinery is also blessed with picturesque landscapes, tea gardens around, golf course. You can also visit Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary and Digboi war Cemetery.
Oct 28, 2019 · 1. Digboi Oil Refinery. 26. Points of Interest & Landmarks. By BitupanT1. The refinery was the oldest refinery in India. Built by the British.
