Group arrival and transfer to your booked hotel, Heritage Resort Hampi — request the property to hold luggage for early arrivals and prepare rooms or provide a quiet lounge for families with small children.
Complete check-in (ask hotel for early check-in if possible), get drinking water/tea for toddlers and older guests, and brief the group about meeting points and transport plans for sightseeing.
Visit the active Veerupaksha Temple and stroll the adjacent Hampi Bazaar lanes — the temple typically has an evening open period (many days include late afternoon/evening darshan), and the bazaar is a good, gentle first walk for all ages.
Take a short drive and an easy climb to Hemakuta (gentler) or Matanga (higher viewpoint) to watch sunset over the ruined landscape — excellent for photos and manageable for children if paced slowly.
Have a pre-booked group dinner at Heritage Resort Hampi (they can serve a quick buffet/thali for large groups) or choose Mango Tree restaurant for a relaxed multi-cuisine option — pre-book seating for 23 to ensure quick service.
Hearty buffet at the hotel with hot South Indian options, eggs and fruit; ask the kitchen to prepare packed snacks or boxed lunches for children and anyone who needs food during long visits.
Drive early to Vittala to avoid midday heat and crowds — Vittala is generally open around 6:30–17:30, so mornings are ideal for photography and exploring the stone chariot and musical pillars.
Visit Hampi’s iconic site—kids enjoy the open spaces and parents will appreciate the intricate carvings; limit the visit to 60–90 minutes to keep the day comfortable for toddlers and seniors.
Hire sufficient battery vehicles or rickshaws for the group to move comfortably between widely spaced monuments — pre-book operators for 23 people to avoid waits.
Explore the concentrated royal monuments with carvings and pool areas; these sites have shade and benches, making them suitable for older adults and small children in the group.
Return to the hotel or use a nearby restaurant for a pre-booked buffet/packed lunch to feed the whole group efficiently and avoid long waits during peak lunchtime.
Visit the shaded courtyards and distinctive structures — low walking stress and benches make this comfortable for elders; sites are open during daylight hours.
Take a short coracle or boat ride across the Tungabhadra (operators are commonly active roughly 7:00–17:00) to visit quieter Anegundi ruins, tiny hamlets and Pampa Sarovar — plan this trip in the early afternoon to ensure return before operators stop.
Climb to the Hanuman temple for late-afternoon views; the climb is moderate and best for older kids and adults — toddlers and elderly can wait at the base or remain at the hotel if needed.
Enjoy a relaxed group dinner at the resort; ask the hotel to serve a child-friendly menu and offer boxed dinners for any late sleepers or early departures the next morning.
Early buffet or plated breakfast—request swift service for families who need to pack and check out before the 10:00 departure; ask the hotel to arrange tiffin/boxes for those traveling on the road.
If time allows, a brief stop at Hampi Bazaar stalls near the temple for bangles, local handicrafts and postcards — keep this short so the group stays on schedule for checkout.
Complete check-out and load the pre-booked tempo traveller(s)/minivans — confirm everyone (especially children and elders) is accounted for and that dietary/medical needs are handled.
Group departs Hampi at 10:00am; coordinate onward transfers to Hospet railway station, Hubli/Bengaluru flights or road journeys with your coach operator and hotel concierge for a smooth departure.