Board the booked overnight Volvo/AC bus from Hyderabad to Gokarna that departs around 6:00pm; this saves a night of accommodation and is cost-effective for six travellers.
Walk up to the Mahabaleshwar temple complex for views and explore the Gokarna Main Beach; temple timings usually allow afternoon visits and evening aarti.
Hire a private tempo-traveller or two SUVs for the day (cheaper split across six). The drive north to Murudeshwar takes ~1.5–2 hours (approx 85–95 km).
Explore the main viewpoints and platforms to see the falls from different angles; the park area usually opens ~8:00am–5:00pm and has small entry charges.
Catch the morning light and the powerful monsoon flow at Jog Falls from viewpoints; parks generally open from 8:00am but nearby viewpoints can be accessed earlier.
Return drive to Gokarna takes ~5–6 hours; plan for a couple of rest stops. For cost-efficiency, use the same hired vehicle—total two-day transfer quoted earlier covers both legs.