Begin your trip at the Ooty Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM), spread over 22 hectares, showcasing a wide range of plants and trees. Then, travel 25 minutes to reach the Ooty Lake (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM), where you can enjoy a boat ride (60-90 minutes) and try fishing. Stop at Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) to explore the rich flora and fauna of the region. End your day with a visit to the Ooty Rose Garden (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM), featuring more than 20,000 different varieties of roses.
Take a road trip of 2 hours to reach Moonaru. Begin your adventure with a nature trek to the Tea Museum (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and witness the traditional process of tea-making. Move on to the beautiful Catherine Waterfalls (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and enjoy a refreshing shower under the waterfall. Your final stop of the day is the Sims Park (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM), exhibiting a vast collection of trees and plants.
Travel 30-40 minutes to Vayadanu and begin your day with an adrenaline rush by indulging in adventure activities such as zip-lining and trekking at Kallar Syed Ibrahim Green Valley (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Enjoy a delicious lunch at the NR Agarwal Industries Limited corporate office canteen (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM). Later, visit the Valparai Hill Station (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and enjoy the stunning view of the Western Ghats and tea estates. End your day with restorative yoga at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (6:00 PM - 7:45 PM).
Spend your final day at the Black Thunder Water Park (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM), enjoying water rides and having a blasphemous time with your buddies. After the excursion, head back to Ooty and splurge on a delicious dinner at the Nahar Hotel (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM) or at the Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant (8:30 PM - 11:00 PM).
If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Pykara Lake and Pykara Falls (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) or Doddabetta Peak (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) on Day 1. If you have less time, cut out the adventure activities on day 3 and indulge in some shopping at Upper Bazaar Road (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) in Ooty instead. Remember, always carry a sunscreen lotion, sunglasses, and a cap/hat to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated throughout the trip.