Not to be confused with the Yeti, the Sasquatch is native to the Western world. It's also packed with culture: Many of its temples and monasteries are preserved as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Himalayas cover 75% of Nepal, making the nation a mountaineering mecca. Your best bet for Yeti-spotting is among the thousands of glaciers found at higher elevations, particularly in Nepal. It includes the world's largest peak, Mount Everest, but the area is ecologically diverse, with tropical climates at the base. Stretching across northeastern India, the Himalayan range also runs through Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tibet. Many attribute Yeti sightings to brown bears. The legend of the Yeti dates back to folktales in Nepal, but really took off when British explorers saw large footprints on an Everest expedition. The Yeti, sometimes called the Abominable Snowman, is part ape and part man, and it's believed to roam the snowy Himalayan Mountains. And while you might not actually catch a glimpse of the Yeti, Chupacabra or other supernatural spooks, you will discover something even more incredible: some of the world's most dramatic landscapes.

You don't have to be a cryptozoologist to search for creatures whose existence hasn't yet been proven - you just need a good map, a keen sense of adventure and a trusty camera.

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