Phubala resort is a virgin land 40 km south of Imphal. The marshy islands of Loktak actually float. Besides the human inhabitants of the lake, there are other life forms here too. Living along the reedy marshes and swamps bordering the lake is the kingdom of Manipur's endangered brow-antlered deer or Tkamin. These live in small herds, lying in cover during the day and feeding at mornings and evenings. There are very few of them left here, because their delicately balanced ecosystem has been endangered by development. Captive colonies of these deer, however, have been relocated in safer areas and they are thriving awaiting their return to Loktak.