Take a morning stroll through the garden to enjoy its natural beauty and watch exotic plants. In the afternoon, relax on the grass or have a picnic with family. In the evening, explore the Toda temple nearby.
Start the day early by driving up to the highest peak in the Nilgiris for a bird's eye view of the town. Bring out the binoculars and spot rare birds. Have lunch at the restaurant on top of the hill and return to Ooty in the evening for some shopping.
Take a scenic drive to Pykara waterfalls and enjoy the mesmerizing surroundings. Go boating in Pykara lake in the morning and have lunch at the nearby restaurant. In the evening, visit the tribal village nearby.
Drive to the beautiful Avalanche Lake, have breakfast at the nearby restaurant and go boating. Take a walk through the surrounding forest and go birdwatching. In the evening, return to Ooty and visit the Rose Garden.
Start the day early and drive to the Needle Rock View Point for a breathtaking view of the valley. Take a walk around the surrounding forest and return to Ooty for a late lunch. In the evening, visit the Wax Museum and Tribal Museum.
Take a day trip to the Mudumalai National Park to visit the wildlife sanctuary and the elephant camp. Take a jeep safari and try to spot tigers, leopards, and elephants. Have lunch at the nearby restaurant and return to Ooty by evening.
Start the day early and take a scenic drive to Coonoor to visit Sim's Park. Take a walk through the park, enjoy the natural surroundings and have lunch at the nearby restaurant. Return to Ooty in the evening for some souvenir shopping.
Other local attractions you may like to visit include the Thunder World and the Thread Garden. You can also take a side trip to Kotagiri or Bandipur National Park. To maximize your fun, try to schedule the activities in such a way that you can spend more time with your family. It would be best if you plan to visit the places early in the morning to avoid crowds as much as possible.