The term HOME OF THE HIMALAYAS can be solved by the crossword solution ASIA, which is a continent located in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It is the world's largest and most populous continent, covering an area of 44, 579, 000 square kilometers and home to 4.5 billion people. ASIA is also home to the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, stretching across eight countries including India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.