Hi, my wife and I are taking a tour to India end of December for 3 weeks. looking for advice, recommendations on security, cultural sensitivities etc.. taking GH1, GF1 and 7-14mm, 14-45mm, 20mm, 100-300mm and 14-140mm.

Side trip at the start to New Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal - Best time of day? AM, PM, sunrise etc? Vantage point? What and where not to etc...

Tour then heads to Hyderabad and Bangalore, Mysore, Nagarhole, Ooty, Coonoor, Cochin, Alleppey, Marari Beach for a food, fabrics and spices tour....

Any experiences, recommendations based on personal knowledge would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Phil