Ooty Botanical Gardens is the perfect place to start your itinerary. This 55-acre garden features over 650 species of plants and flowers, including the famous fossil tree that is believed to be over 20 million years old. Make sure to visit the Toda tribes' hut and the Italian-style garden. Spend around 2 hours in the garden, walk around and capture the beauty of flowers and plants.
Take a break at this L-shaped artificial lake surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Rent a boat and sail through the lake, enjoy the serene atmosphere. Spend an hour here and enjoy the boat ride.
Bobble up the mountain Chembra Peak for the best and most challenging trekking experience. This trek is about 14 km round trip and can take around 6 hours, including the return journey. There is a heart-shaped lake on the top that seems perfect for a picture-perfect moment. Make sure to carry water, snacks, and wear appropriate footwear.
The Edakkal Caves are popular for being one of the earliest places in India with evidence of Neolithic settlements. The caves depict details of scripts from the Indus Valley Civilization. The caves are around 96 feet high, and the trek up to the caves is about 30 minutes. Spend 2 hours here, and capture the historic moment.
If you have more time, you can add the Tea Museum in Ooty or the Soochipara Waterfalls in Wayanad to your itinerary. If you have less time, you can skip the Ooty Lake boat ride or the trek to Chembra Peak.