Flying into Mumbai we were given our first view of the slums that covered what seemed to be most of the city. When we finally arrived at our hotel we were lead to a room with a view of the adjacent buildings wall. Thankfully the place lived up to its reviews when it came to customer service and our hosts were always very helpful. Leaving the hotel we walked up the road heading for the Gateway to India. We never actually arrived, having underestimated the distance plus we were overwhelmed with the crowds and squalor.