In this chapter, we discuss about the Ooty second day sightseeing places. There are lots of places are there in ooty to visit and get more fun. It is not possible to visit all the places of ooty in only one day. It requires at least 2 days to visit. Let we discuss what are the places are there in ooty. It will help you to get knowledge about what will you see in ooty in your summer vacation and how can you ensure the entertainment to your family.

Second day sightseeing

TOY TRAIN JOURNEY FROM OOTY TO COONOOR A century after it first fascinated travelers, the Nilgiri Mountain Toy train prolong to inspire moving through time, weaving through forests, along the valleys and into the small dark winding tunnels, round the bends, through the glens, up the gradients,trees and birds. An aroma of mist, the myna's trill, sunlight dances on yonder hill, chugging, fire, steam-clacking, whistling, moving into a vision Gorge, gorgeous, foggy shrouded peaks, misty,drizzles clothe the slopes.

SIM’S PARK A natural garden. within the park there are some beautiful veranda with colorful flower beds, lawns and rockeries too there are some Naturally stirring trees, creepers, shrubs and many unusual variety of plants that have been brought from a mixture of places around the world. The garden has some rare economic trees like Rudraksh- bead tree, Queensland karry pine, Cinnamomum, graceful trees and a handsome ornamental trees like Araucaria, Magnolia, Pine, Quercus, Phoenix, Turpentine, Camellia, Tree ferns this is all are as many appealing in this park. There is a glass housing different decorative plants and flowers. On the additional side of the park rose garden are maintained.

DOLPHIN NOSE VIEW POINT Dolphin's Nose is well over 1,000 feet more than sea level, 10 km from Coonoor and is a stunning spot to visit. The tip of the mountain look like a dolphin's nose, hence the name Dolphin's Nose. It is an huge rock formation that is completely unique. There are enormous ravines found both to the left and right of Dolphin's Nose and there is a vision of inspiring Catherine Falls with its ongoing river several thousand meters under which is located a moderately short distance away opposite of the Dolphin's Nose. Best part of spot are the hairpin bends and tea plantations on the way.

PYKARA WATER FALLS Pykara river is the major river and is located about 21 kms from the city on the Ooty-Mysore road in Niligiri district. The region around the lake is surrounded by sholas (local name for jungle) that adds to its natural prettiness. The waterfall down from two different heights towards the end, one as of 55 metres and the other as of 61 metres. These two falls are known as Pykara falls. They are located at a distance of 1.5 kms left from the lake. The place is a admired picnic spot among locals as well as tourists. Many Tamil Cinema filmmakers have been taken shot scenes/songs of their movies around this pretty lake. There is rest house, a boat house and a restaurant. A motorboat or a speedboat can be hired from the boat house to get pleasure from a fun-filled ride.

MUDHUMALAI WILD LIFE SANCTUARY It is an thrilling place to see Elephant, Mouse deer, Gaur, Chowsingha, and Sloth bear. The animals include, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Tiger, Panther, Blackbuck, Common Langur, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Four-horned Antelope (Chowsingha), Wild Dog, Flying Squirrel, Jackal, Mongoose, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat Striped Hyena, Leopard-cat, Rusty Spotted Cat, Small Indian Civet, Striped-necked Mongoose, Ruddy Mongoose, Indian Giant Squirrel, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Striped Hyena, Slender Lories, Porcupine, etc.. Tigers are mostly elusive but leopards or a pack of Wild Dog, on the go are frequently seen.

Some of the unusual birds of prey like the hawk eagle, Rufous bellied can be occasionally seen in this Sanctuary. Avifauna is different with Changeable Hawk Eagle, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Jerdon’s Baza, Black Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Crested Goshawk, Mottled Wood Owl, Brown Hawk Owl Minivet, Besra, Hornbills, Golden Oriole, Paradise flycatcher, Golden backed Chloropsis and Malabar Great Black woodpeckers, Fairy bluebird, Jungle fowl Racket tailed drongo, Bluewinged parakeet, Peacock Grey, Junglefowl, Red Spurfowl, Painted Spurfowl, Painted Bush Quail, Grey Francolin, Golden Woodpecker, Streak-throated Woodpecker, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, White bellied Woodpecker, Lesser Yellownape, Emerald Dove, Green Imperial Pigeon, Pompadour Green Pigeon, Indian Cuckoo, Alpine Swift, Black-hooded Oriole, Grey-bellied Cuckoo, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Grey-headed Bulbul, Forest Wagtail, Crimson-bcked Sunbird, Black-headed Cuckooshrike, Loten’s Sunbird. The reptiles there are the Python, Flying Lizard, Cobra, Krait , Monitor Lizard, Vipers etc.

MASINAKUDI FOREST LIFE stay Masinagudi to spend hours favorable the beauty of Creation or go down yourself in the wonders of nature during relaxed walks through lush green trails or indulge in some achievement packed adventure sports amidst the canopied attractiveness of Masinagudi. so much of vegetation and wildlife to observe here, the place offers inconceivable natural beauty.The natural beauty of Masinagudi has made it a fashionable tourist. Masinagudi is green right through the year and has a extensive range of flora. You can find a group of bamboo trees and their varieties include Bambusa and Dendrocalamus. Other than these plants, there are also the Indian Rosewood, wild rice, turmeric, Guava, wild ginger, Cinnamon, Pepper and Mango trees. The deciduous trees around the place, drop the green leaves in the summer season and take a flowery attire during the monsoons.