Originally Posted by
travelswithmyself
1. AC station to bus stand including buying ticket - 10-15mins
2. Bus ride up - 10-15mins (not including waiting time for bus - fairly frequent)
3. Walking from bus drop-off to HP entrance (far end of citadel) - 20-30mins (assuming time to find your way, get lost, etc). Faster if you run.
10AM ticket is valid for entry from 10:00-11:00H. Assuming no delays, you can make it.
This sounds about right to me. Assuming no delays, it should work out. That said, you don't have much room for error, so just be prepared for the possibility that you might not make it if you are delayed in any fashion. I've heard that they can be sticklers about not letting folks in after the time window.
Originally Posted by
travelswithmyself
HP: supposed to be a milder but steeper climb than Montana. My friend did Montana while we did the Sun Gate. She's an experienced hiker and said it was not an easy climb.
HP is a somewhat steep hike, but not too bad, unless you are out of shape or have a bad fear of heights. Lots of large stone steps. And although there are points where you can see down to the valley floor, there are cables available, and I never really felt too exposed at any point. Do take account of the altitude, though, as I found that to be the biggest adjustment.
The view itself is fine, although it's not the iconic view from the hut. It's really more of a birds-eye view of the entire complex, from far above.