Take a morning walk in the Ooty Botanical Gardens, spread over 55 acres with more than 650 species of plants. Capture the beauty in your lenses, especially the wide varieties of roses. Next, head towards Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak of Nilgiris. You can view the outstanding sceneries and panoramic views from the telescope house. Post lunch visit Pykara Waterfall to see the gushing crystal clear water and surrounding lush green trees. Finally, visit the huge and impressive Ooty Lake, a perfect treat for photo enthusiasts.
Start your day by visiting the beautiful Kodanad View Point to have an aerial view of the spectacular Moyar Canyon. After that, leave for the Rangaswamy Peak trek, with a distance of about 12 km, it is an adventure treat with dense forests, dreamy waterfalls, flowing river, and a spectacular view of the valley from the peak. Post lunch visit Catherine Falls, situated amidst lush green tea plantations. You can spend some time relishing hot tea and feel the soothing breeze. End the day at Sim's Park, housing exotic plants and trees, bright colour flowering plants and diverse bird species.
Begin Day 3 at the beautiful Kotagiri Tea Garden, a garden with lush greenery with views of tea plantations that stretch till the horizon. Post breakfast, travel to Elk Falls, an enchanting waterfall on the Uyilathi River, where you can soak in the beauty and relax. Continue on to the Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary, an ideal home for elephants in their natural surroundings. Feed the elephants and watch them play in their natural habitat, making it a delightful time well spent.
If you have an extra day, you can go for a toy train ride from Ooty to Mettupalayam to experience stunning scenery and lush green hills. A visit to the Government Museum and St. Stephen's Church is also recommended. For those with a shorter timeline, you can opt to skip the Doddabetta Peak or Catherine Falls. You can also add a picnic at Lake Park beside the Ooty Lake, which sounds fun as well.