Begin your first day in Ooty by visiting the Doddabetta Tea Estate (open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm), which offers guided tours of their tea plantations and a museum showcasing the tea-making process. Then, head over to the Ooty Botanical Gardens (open from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm) and spend a leisurely afternoon strolling around the 55-acre garden. Make sure to visit the fossil tree and the Toda Mund. Finish your day with a visit to the Sims Park in Coonoor, known for its beautiful landscaped gardens and temperate climate. (open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm).
Start your day with a visit to the St. Stephen's Church in Ooty, built in the 19th century and famous for its stunning stained-glass windows and Gothic architecture. (open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm). Then visit the Lamb's Rock viewpoint in Coonoor, offering breathtaking views of the valley below. (open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm). Afterward, head to the Dolphin's Nose viewpoint for more panoramic views of the region. (open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Finally, end your day with a visit to the Droog Fort, a historical site built by Tipu Sultan, located in the Nilgiri Hills. (open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm).
If you have more time, consider visiting the Pykara Lake and Waterfalls (open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm), which offers boating and picnic facilities. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip the Doddabetta Tea Estate and spend more time at Sims Park or exploring the surrounding area. Do not forget to keep enough time for transportation, as the roads can get congested during peak tourist season.