Arrive and transfer to your booked accommodation near Hampi Bazaar; ask the hotel to hold luggage for early arrivals and prepare rooms or a lounge for families with small children.
Complete check-in, distribute room assignments and share meeting points and emergency contact numbers with all family groups; ensure medication and child supplies are accessible.
Visit the active Veerupaksha Temple (typically open early morning to around 7:00pm) and stroll Hampi Bazaar — a gentle first walk suitable for all ages and great for photos and local handicraft stalls.
Short drive and an easy climb to Hemakuta (easier) or Matanga (higher viewpoint) to watch sunset over the boulder-strewn ruins — excellent panoramic views and family-friendly if paced slowly.
Have a pre-booked group dinner at the hotel (they can arrange a buffet/thali to serve 23 quickly) or at Mango Tree near the bazaar (multi-cuisine; open typically until 10:00pm). Pre-book to ensure seating and a child-friendly menu.
Group buffet with hot South Indian dishes, eggs, fruit and porridge — request boxed breakfasts or snacks for toddlers and for those who prefer to eat on the move; hotel breakfast service typically starts from 7:30am.
Short drive to Vittala to arrive before the midday heat; Vittala complex is open from early morning until around 5:30pm, giving ample time to explore the major monuments.
See Hampi’s iconic stone chariot and musical pillars; limit the visit to 60–90 minutes to keep the outing comfortable for young children and older family members while allowing good photography time.
Explore the concentrated royal monuments with carved panels and pool areas; shady spots and benches make these sites manageable for elders and little ones.
Have lunch at Mango Tree (multi-cuisine, children’s options) or choose a nearby family-friendly thali restaurant — most local eateries open for lunch from ~11:00–15:00, so plan to eat by early afternoon to avoid queues.
Visit the shaded courtyards and iconic pavilions; easy walking with benches to rest and educational for older children interested in palace architecture.
Choose a calm coracle ride on the Tungabhadra to Pampa Sarovar (operators usually run until ~5:00pm) for a gentle boat experience, or drive to Anjanadri Hill for a short temple visit and scenic views; select based on mobility and energy levels of the group.
Enjoy a relaxed group dinner at the resort; ask the kitchen to include kid-friendly dishes and to prepare packed meals if some families depart early the next morning.
Early buffet service with hot options; request packed tiffins for families leaving by road or for children who need to eat en route — advise the hotel the night before to speed service.
Check out and load luggage onto pre-booked vehicles or coaches and depart Hampi; coordinate with your hotel concierge and driver to confirm pickup times and any last-minute assistance for elders or children.