Leave early to beat city traffic and make the most of daylight; driving time is approx 7–8 hours depending on breaks. Aim to keep the route via Kurnool → Bellary/Hospet for the smoothest highway sections.
Quick south-Indian breakfast (idli/dosa/tea) at a highway restaurant like Adyar Anand Bhavan (A2B) or a local dhaba; good to refuel and stretch. Most highway cafés operate from 6:00am onward.
Arrive Anegundi/Hampi, check into your guesthouse or hotel and freshen up before heading out for the afternoon. Many guesthouses allow early lunch or luggage drop if rooms are not ready.
Enjoy a simple local thali or freshly made South-Indian meals at a popular eatery in Hampi Bazaar — good hygiene and local flavour; typical restaurants are open from 11:00am to late evening.
Short traditional coracle boat ride across the river to Anegundi — scenic and fun; coracles usually operate roughly 7:00am–5:30pm but timings can vary by season, so go before late afternoon.
Steep but short climb to the reputed birthplace of Lord Hanuman; offers panoramic views of the Hampi/Anegundi boulder-strewn landscape. Temple usually open ~6:00am–7:00pm — plan to finish before dusk.
Watch the golden glow on the rocks and Tungabhadra river from the hilltop — an easy, rewarding way to end the afternoon; sunset viewing has no fixed fee but depends on daylight.
Relaxed dinner with a mix of local and continental options at a waterfront or Hampi bazaar café; most cafés are open until 9:30–10:00pm in tourist season.
Have an early breakfast at your guesthouse or request a packed tiffin if you prefer to start sightseeing immediately; many places can serve breakfast from 6:00–7:00am on request.
See the still-active Virupaksha Temple and stroll the historic Hampi Bazaar before it gets crowded; the temple generally opens from 6:00am and stays open well into the evening.
Explore the iconic Vittala Temple and the stone chariot — one of Hampi's must-see monuments. The core monuments/ASI areas are typically accessible from around 8:00am to 5:30pm (confirm current timings).
Short climb to Matanga Hill for sweeping views of Hampi's ruins and river — great for photos and orientation; hills are open daylight hours and are best visited in the morning when it’s cooler.
Enjoy a final leisurely meal in Hampi — try local Karnataka-style thali or millet-based dishes; restaurants generally serve lunch from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
Load up and start the return drive to Hyderabad; expect roughly 7–8 hours on the road depending on traffic and stops — aim to depart early afternoon to arrive by late evening.