Start your day early and head to Isha Foundation, a unique ashram that combines spirituality and nature. Visit the Dhyanalinga Temple for a serene and calming experience. Take a walk in the Green Initiatives area, and learn about sustainable living. Complete your trip with the delicious vegetarian food from the ashram's Cafe' Mystic.
Start early and visit the Botanical Garden of Ooty, housing a variety of exotic flora and fauna specimens (closed on Tuesdays). Head to the Ooty Lake for some boating and scenic photography. Complete your day by driving up to the Doddabetta Peak, the highest peak in the Nilgiri Mountains Reserve (closed on Tuesdays).
Visit the Rose Garden, consisting of 20,000+ varieties of rose plants (closed on Tuesdays). Next, take a ride on the iconic Toy Train to Coonoor, a picturesque hill station (closed on Fridays). Shop for tea and learn about tea-making at the Tea Museum and Factory. End your day with a peaceful stroll in the lush tea gardens.
If you have more time, visit the Sim's Park in Coonoor. If you have less time, skip the Tea Museum and Factory or the Rose Garden. Remember to check the opening and closing timings of all locations before planning your trip. Wear comfortable shoes and carry a light jacket as the weather can be chilly in the hills.