Comments on: Digboi: Remnants of a War and Oil Well

By: TravelLenz

TravelLenz — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:29:57 +0000

Thanks Alhad Sir. It’s true that Digboi is one of the ignored spots by ‘tourists’. But for the hardcore travellers like us, Digboi was a welcome change as it has been able to retain its Victorian charm. There was no one at the war cemetery when we visited the place, less than about 10 visitors at the Centenary Museum.
And the next time, I guess, we will need more than a day in Digboi – for the list is growing.

By: Alhad Godbole

Alhad Godbole — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:36:23 +0000

Digboi is a ‘must see’ spot in far NE. I liked your account of the Discovery Well and WWII Memorial, but surprised to see just 1 comment. It shows how unknown spots are ignored by ‘Tourists’.
The next station Margherita also has some historical background. There is ‘Coal Heritage and Museum’ (inaugerated just last year), place of first saw mill near railway station, 90 years old plywood factory etc.
The Railway Heritage Park at the New Tinsukia Jn is also worth visiting. If you haven’t, sure next time..

By: TravelLenz

TravelLenz — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:08:01 +0000

In reply to Surajit. Thanks Surajit. Digboi was one of the cleanest and greenest towns we visited in Assam. Digboi had this Victorian touch, yet was so Indian. One day in Digboi, and we could feel a connection with the city. I can now understand how you feel after spending so many years in Digboi.

By: Surajit

Surajit — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:30:50 +0000

Excellent. remembered my child hood. Its been almost 18 years that I am staying outside digboi, though got few opportunities to visit during this years but of course for a day or two at the most. I miss my Digboi very much. But now almost settled in Bangalore.