All you need to know about this primate from the Himalayas
Where is the Nepal gray langur found?
In India, the gray langur is found in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. It is also found in Nepal and Pakistan.
What is another name for the Nepal gray langur?
It is also known as the Central Himalayan langur.
What does the Nepal gray langur eat?
These leaf-eating monkeys of the Himalayas eat mostly leaves, followed by fruits, flowers and roots.
About the contributors
Anirudh Nair
is a staff writer with Roundglass Sustain. He enjoys walking through the wilderness and is constantly in awe of wild nature.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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