Visit the historic Virupaksha Temple and wander the adjacent bazaar for local crafts; temple generally open 6:00am–6:00pm and is the spiritual heart of Hampi.
Take a short coracle ride on the Tungabhadra for unique riverside views of boulders and temples; operators run broadly 8:00am–5:00pm depending on river conditions.
Morning boat trips to Paradise or a coastal trek to Half Moon run roughly 8:30am–3:30pm; choose a short boat trip for quiet sands and possible snorkeling (weather dependent).
Leave for Yana Caves (approx 1.5–2 hours, ~40–60 km depending on the route) — this inland detour reaches the scenic karst rock formations and caves of Yana.
Explore the twin karst rock outcrops (Bhadragiri and Ambaragiri) and the cave shrine of Bhairaveshwara; the gentle trek to the caves takes 15–30 minutes and the site is best 7:00am–5:30pm for comfortable visiting.
Check into your Murudeshwar hotel and have dinner at the hotel restaurant or a nearby sea-view restaurant; try Malvani-style seafood or coastal vegetarian dishes.
Visit the iconic temple complex and colossal Shiva statue that towers over the Arabian Sea; the complex is typically open from early morning until late evening (approx 5:00am–9:00pm).
Take the ropeway/cable car up to the gopura hill for panoramic views of the statue and coastline; cable car usually operates ~9:30am–6:00pm (confirm operation daily).
If you pre-booked a dive/snorkel to Netrani Island, note most boats depart early morning; afternoon options depend on tide and weather — otherwise use the time for leisure at the beach.
Visit the famous Shri Krishna Temple for darshan and to see the unique Kanakana kindi; darshan windows commonly 4:30am–1:00pm and 3:30pm–9:00pm so mid-morning works well.
Head to Malpe Beach for a boat to St. Mary's Island to see the unique columnar basalt formations; boats typically run 9:00am–4:00pm but confirm seasonal timings and weather.
Enjoy a final Udupi speciality dinner (masala dosa, sambar and traditional sweets) at a popular eatery before departure; many restaurants close by 8:30–9:00pm.