Digboi travel guide
Historic oil town
Digboi is an important historic town associated with India’s earliest oil industry known for heritage refinery sites, war memorials, coal heritage parks, and colonial era landmarks that highlight the industrial history of the region.
Best time to visit Digboi
Nov–Feb is the best time: dry and cool, with Oct and Mar also fine. May–Sep is hot, humid and very wet, so avoid it.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | 11–22 °C | 20 mm | low | Cool and dry; comfortable for walking around the old oil town |
| February | best | 13–26 °C | 45 mm | low | Mild and mostly dry; light showers start returning |
| March | good | 17–30 °C | 100 mm | low | Warm days; pre-monsoon showers begin |
| April | mixed | 20–32 °C | 220 mm | low | Hot and humid with frequent showers |
| May | avoid | 22–34 °C | 310 mm | low | Hot, humid and stormy; heavy showers most days |
| June | avoid | 25–34 °C | 420 mm | low | Monsoon; heavy rain on most days |
| July | avoid | 25–34 °C | 450 mm | low | Heaviest rain of the year; flooding and road damage possible |
| August | avoid | 26–34 °C | 380 mm | low | Hot and very wet; rivers run high |
| September | avoid | 24–33 °C | 300 mm | low | Still hot and wet; rains ease only toward the end |
| October | good | 21–31 °C | 130 mm | low | Rains fade; humid, with some showers early in the month |
| November | best | 16–27 °C | 20 mm | low | Dry and comfortable; start of the main season |
| December | best | 13–24 °C | 10 mm | low | Dry and cool; comfortable all day |
How many days to spend in Digboi
One day covers Digboi War Cemetery and the town's colonial-era oil heritage. A second day can take in Tilinga Mandir and Maguri Bill, each some 30 km away.
How to reach Digboi
- By air: Dibrugarh (DIB) — 80 km, about 1.5–2 h by road
- By train: Tinsukia (TSK) — 34 km, about 35–55 min by road. Major junction in the area; onward by road
- By road: From Dibrugarh — 83 km, about 1.5–2 h. Flights and long-distance trains arrive here; the rest is by road
Getting around
Digboi is a small town. Hire a local cab for the war cemetery and for Tilinga Mandir or Maguri Bill, which lie well outside town.
Things to do in Digboi
- Bogibeel Bridge — Longest rail road bridge
- Dibru Saikhowa National Park — Wetland wildlife park (4 h · Paid entry)
- Charaideo Maidam — Ahom royal burial mounds (2 h · ₹25)
- Maguri Bill — Birdwatching wetland (2.5 h · Free entry)
- Indian Oil Corporation Ltd Digboi Refinery — Historic oil refinery (1.5 h)
- War Cemetry — WWII memorial cemetery (45 min · Free entry)
- Radha Krishna Mandir — Colorful Krishna temple (45 min · Free entry)
- Jokai Botanical Garden — Botanical biodiversity park (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Tilinga Mandir — Unique bell temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Coal Depot Road — Industrial heritage park
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Digboi?
Nov–Feb is the best time: dry and cool, with Oct and Mar also fine. May–Sep is hot, humid and very wet, so avoid it.
How many days are enough for Digboi?
1–2 days. One day covers Digboi War Cemetery and the town's colonial-era oil heritage. A second day can take in Tilinga Mandir and Maguri Bill, each some 30 km away.
How do I reach Digboi?
By air: Dibrugarh (DIB) — 80 km, about 1.5–2 h by road. By train: Tinsukia (TSK) — 34 km, about 35–55 min by road. Major junction in the area; onward by road. By road: From Dibrugarh — 83 km, about 1.5–2 h. Flights and long-distance trains arrive here; the rest is by road.
What are the top things to do in Digboi?
Bogibeel Bridge, Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Charaideo Maidam, Maguri Bill, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd Digboi Refinery, War Cemetry.
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.