tinsukia-digboi

The x Tinsukia is very popular with tourists as it serves as a gateway to beautiful valleys near wildlife sanctuaries. The important city of Assam is very popular with tourists. It also serves as a base for vacationing in nearby cities. About 500 kilometers from Guwahati. Marut Nandan Kanan Park is a popular tourist destination here. Shiv Dham, Dibru Saikhowa National Park, and Bell Temple are some of the city's most famous attractions. This National Park is located 13 kilometers from Tinsukia. Brahmaputra, Lohit and Dibru rivers surround the National Park. Located 17km from Tinsukia, Bell Temple is the city's largest tourist attraction. Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as the Temple of Tilinga, where 'Tilinga' stands for 'iron', a large banyan tree that stands in an intricate place is tied all around with fine metal by devotees. Crude oil was discovered here in the late 19th century and the first oil well was dug in 1866. Digboi is known as the Assam Oil City where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. The first refinery was established here in 1901.