A Gray Langur in Kakra Khoh, Madhya Pradesh

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Gray Langur sketch, Mandu

We saw this scruffy fellow near the railing overlooking the Kakra Khoh Valley, where we had stopped on our way to Mandu. Gray Langurs' resemblance to humans is remarkable. They often keep their body upright and their hands are very close to human hands. I find them quite beautiful and more dignified than the Rhesus Macaque, the usual monkeys who are noisy and troublesome, sniffing out mischief in every way possible!

The Gray Langur is also called the Hanuman Langur - I remember seeing large groups of them at Hampi on the Anjaneya Hill ( One of the many places that claim to be the birthplace of Hanuman). They are considered sacred and I think, enjoy a better status :-) 

Their tails are very interesting - much longer than the body, often held looping in a curve over the body as they run, walk and amble. I wonder why they evolved such long tails... Do you have any answers? 


All my Madhya Pradesh Posts - 

Hindola Mahal in Mandu 

Impression of Mandu - I 

Inside Ashrafi Mahal, Mandu 

Sunrise at Kaliyasot Dam, Bhopal 

Fun with Babul tree pods, Bhopal

Kathotiya Forest near Bhopal 

Nostalgia in a bottle 

A Cocktail Party in Mandu

In Bachhwada Dhana in Madhya Pradesh

The Baobab trees of Mandu 

The Buddha at Sanchi

In Bhojpur 

Skygazing in Bhopal 

A love letter to the flame of the forest 



Location: Mehdikhedi, Madhya Pradesh 454010, India

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