Ootacamund or Ooty, popularly known as the Queen of hill station, is the most famous hill station of South India. This exotic abode stands at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level on the Nilgiris and is the honeymoon capital of India. The hill station is linked to all major cities through rail, road and air. The nearest airport is at Coimbatore, which is 89 kms from the hill station. It has good rail as well as road network. The establishment of numerous tea estates has made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forests, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes.