The state Tamil Nadu is the 11th largest state in the 29 states of India. The word Tamil Nadu means 'The Land of Tamils or Tamil Country'. This state has huge amount of natural resources. It also boasts some of the grand Hindu temples built in Dravidian architecture. Some of the monuments in Mamallapuram here is also declared as UNESCO Heritage Sites. Tamil Nadu has an abundant source of Flora and Fauna. It has also been home to the oldest of civilizations, and has seen the rule of various ancient dynasties like the Chera, Chola and Pandya, thus making it rich in both aspects of Cultural and Natural making it a tourist heaven.