A journey to remember....prologue

It had been my longstanding wish to see the splendor of nature in its Magnum opus, the Himalayas. Every time I saw the magnificent canvas created by Mother Earth in pictures or on television, I went into raptures. The dream of being there amidst the mighty mountains, in flesh and blood to experience the joy of its serene beauty was perennial in my heart. The Himalayas are not just a feast for the senses but 'soul tonic'. The fresh mountain air, the blue sky sometimes azure, sometimes cloud laden, the Ganges which is the very essence of purity and life, the breathtaking landscapes, the gorgeous valleys - all stand testimony to why it is called "The abode of the Gods". Millions of seekers of truth have attained knowledge in its hallowed soil made holy by thousands of saints, sages and sannyasins who made it their treading ground. Its captivating beauty makes you forget all mundane things of everyday life spent in bread hunt and touches the inner recesses of your being; awakening the dormant power hidden within you.