Arrive early, around 6 am, to beat the crowds at Hoysaleswara. Spend two hours exploring the temple and its carvings. Then head to the Halebidu Archaeological Museum for an hour. In the afternoon, take a short auto to Belur Chennakeshava Temple; spend about 90 minutes there. For sunset, find a spot overlooking the Kaveri River or the temple courtyard. Local auto rickshaws run between the sites, and a few dhabas near the temple offer simple, fresh meals like dosa and filter coffee.