Large number of rhesus macque monkeys at Khopoli and Khandala

One of the advantages of travelling is that the traveler can observe the flora and fauna along the route
After Khopoli town, the route to Lonvala passes through Khandala
The route is surrounded by dense forests.
It appears that there are a large number of rhesus macque monkeys in these forests
In the morning the monkeys are sitting on the roadside watching the vehicles.
In the United States, these monkeys are fairly expensive costing approximately $1000 each.