Why did Mowgli first go to speak with the monkey people?

Mowgli first went to speak with the monkey people, or Bandar-log, out of curiOSity and a desire for adventure. He was intrigued by their carefree nature and wanted to learn more about them, believing they could teach him something new. However, this encounter quickly turned dangerous as the monkeys were more interested in capturing him than in forming a genuine friendship.