Located about 7 km away from the state capital, Imphal on Imphal-Kanchup road and surrounded by dense forest and hillocks, "Jewel Box" of Manipur is home to a number of rare and endangered species which are endemic to this region, many of which are included in Scheduled I and II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It covers an area of 8 hectares with an additional 2.13 hectares of Langol Reserve Forest maintained for captive breeding of Sangai, which is one of the world's most endangered animals and found only in Manipur. There are 55 species of animals and birds and the total number of animals is over 420. This garden is also home to a rare bird species called Nongin. The Forest Department has been able to conserve this almost extinct bird. You can easily find thamin and other animals sitting idle on the grass or in the shadow of a tree, and these candid shots are worth cherishing a lifetime.