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The Road Less Taken - Hemkund Sahib

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Around the middle of 2020, a friend of mine asked me to list 20 major life goals that I wish to achieve in the course of my entire life, I remember my 20th was, visiting the most beautiful Gurudwaras of India like Patthar Sahib Ji, Patna Sahib Ji, etc. Not even in my wildest dream had I imagined visiting the toughest and the highest Gurudwara in the world, Hemkund sahib ji ,within a year of writing that goal. It still feels like a far fetched dream. 2nd October 2021 will always remain one of the most memorable and special days of my life. Hemkund Sahib -The Tapasthan of Guru Gobind Singh Ji,  is said to be the highest Gurudwara in the world, situated at around 15000 ft above the sea level, in the Himalayan ranges in the state of Uttarakhand.  The name 'Hemkund' means a 'Lake Of Snow' as the Gurudwara has a beautiful glacial lake, surrounded by 7 peaks. It truly is one of the most beautiful and miraculous places on the planet and even I can vouch for that now. My journey