A logical dilemma
Efficient as you are, you only want to ask one question to either one of the guards to know the right path and be on your way.
What question will take you on the right track?
Source: some friend told me, once.
The main trick is to take advantage of the mutual answer of the two guards; this will always lead you to the wrong path. For example: "what path is the right one, according to that other guard over there?"