One of the industrially prominent city of
Assam,
Digboi is famous for the
Digboi Oil Refinery, the oldest serving oilfield in the world. The old city of Digboi reflects the rich industrial past of the bygone days that has helped in the present financial condition of the country. Popularly known as the city of oils, Digboi represents a mixed culture of the British era coupled with the modern infrastructural facilities.
Digboi rose into prominence in the early years of the 18th century, when traces of the large reserve of natural oil was detected by the engineers of Italy. The headquarter of the oil division of Assam of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Digboi is blessed with many places of tourist interest.
Some of the notable places of tourist destination of Digboi are:
National Oil Park- The huge National Oil Park of Digboi houses a museum and a wild life sanctuary that draws several tourists from far and wide
Margherita- Endowed with the bounty of nature, Margherita enthralls and enchants the tourists with its bewitching natural scenic beauty
Sarikhowa National Park- The rich and varied topography of the Sarikhowa National Park is the natural habitat for various species of rare and endangered animals and birds
War Cemetry- The cemetry at Digboi reminds one of the second World War when many young people of our country lost their lives
Golf Course- One of the prominent place of tourist interest, the golf ground of Digboi has eighteen holes and hosts many sport tournaments
The present city of
Digboi is easily accessible from all parts of India by roads, railways and air. With excellent infrastructural facilities and the beauty of nature, Digboi has become a favorite tourist destination of Assam.
Last Updated on 10 January 2011
