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Digboiদিগ্বই
Half a day is enough: see the Centenary Museum and War Cemetery, then head to Dehing Patkai National Park or onward to Dibrugarh or Tinsukia.
Digboi is a small oil-town in Upper Assam where Asia's first oil well was drilled. The town itself has a museum and a war cemetery; the main draw is the nearby Dehing Patkai rainforest. Most visitors pass through in a few hours or use it as a base for the park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, leeches in the forest)
- Airport
- DIB
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Digboi100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Digboi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyDigboi is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDIB Dibrugarh Airport (About 1.5 h by road; taxis and buses available).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and taxis within town; hire a vehicle for Dehing Patkai.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Dehing Patkai (one way)₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DIB Dibrugarh Airport (About 1.5 h by road; taxis and buses available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Digboi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis within town; hire a vehicle for Dehing Patkai. The railway station connects to Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dehing Patkai National Park
goDoor to door: 30 min
Taxi from Digboi, about 30 min
Rainforest with elephants, tigers and hoolock gibbons; best Nov–Mar.
Dibrugarh
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Train or bus, about 1.5 h
Largest city in Upper Assam; tea gardens and Brahmaputra riverfront.
Tinsukia
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Train or bus, about 1 h
Commercial hub with markets and nearby tea estates.
Sibsagar
goDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Taxi, about 2 h
Ahom kingdom capital with Sivasagar tank and Rang Ghar.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few budget hotels and guesthouses near the market and railway station.
Near Dehing Patkai
Forest rest houses and eco-lodges; book ahead in season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Taxi from Dibrugarh Airport to Digboi1 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹1,500 |
| Auto-rickshaw within town (per ride)1 × ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,060 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,830 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,660≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Assamese thali meal | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Tea at a local stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw (short ride) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi to Dehing Patkai (one way) | ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) makes forest trails slippery and leeches active.
- No ATMs in the park area; carry cash.
- The museum may close without notice; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
The US consulate is in Kolkata; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi. For urgent help, contact the Assam tourism office in Guwahati.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dibrugarh → Digboi by bus: about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), 1.5 h (check)
- Dibrugarh → Digboi by taxi: ₹1,200–1,500 (≈ US$14–18), 1.5 h
Say or show
- নমস্কাৰ — Hello / Namaste (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhanyabad)
- কিমান? — How much? (kimān?)
- সংগ্ৰহালয় ক’ত? — Where is the museum? (sôngrôhaloy kot?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Digboi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon, leeches in the forest) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages: Digboi Centenary Museum, Digboi War Cemetery, Dehing Patkai National Park.
- Eat pages: local Assamese thali joints and tea stalls.
- Sleep pages: budget hotels and forest lodges.
- Transport pages: train and bus schedules to Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.
Sources
- officialAssam Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage: Digboi, revision 5298654 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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