I don't know how "offbeat" this is but trekking to the peak is one hell of an experience. Muddy roads and dew trickling down the leaves just make you want to go on and on, all the way to the top. While people usually prefer going up to the Doddabetta peak to spectate the magnificent view from the highest "top" in the state, it is the trip there that makes all the difference. Walk along the sides of the roads, through the tea gardens and water channels. You will come across pretty Nilgiri blue flowers! Don't forget to carry enough water and wear hiking shoes.
