एंट्री फ़ी कितनी है?

Using this phrase is incredibly easy. You just walk up to a ticket counter or a guard and say it. The word kitni means 'how much' (feminine) and hai means 'is'. You can point at a sign while saying it if you are feeling shy. It works perfectly as a standalone question. You don't need to add fancy grammar to be understood. Just keep your tone inquisitive and polite.

You will use this at historical monuments like the Taj Mahal. Use it at the local zoo or a public park. It is perfect for checking the cover charge at a trendy bar in Mumbai. If you see a line of people and a gate, this is your go-to sentence. It is also great for checking if a festival or a fair requires payment. Even at a local school play or a small community event, this fits right in.

Don't use this at a restaurant when you want the bill. That would be bill kitna hua?. Avoid using it at a shop when asking for the price of an item. For objects, you should say iska daam kya hai?. Also, don't use it for services like a taxi ride. If you ask a rickshaw driver for the 'entry fee,' he might give you a very confused look and wonder if his rickshaw is a museum!

India has a 'dual pricing' system at many government-run tourist sites. This means there is one price for locals and another for foreigners. When you ask Entry fee kitni hai?, don't be surprised if the clerk asks where you are from. In modern urban India, mixing English words like 'entry' and 'fee' is more common than using the pure Hindi word pravesh shulk. Using the English terms makes you sound like a local who knows the modern lingo.

If you want to be very brief, you can just say Entry kitne ki hai?. This translates to 'How much is the entry for?'. If you are with a group, you might ask Sabka kitna hua? (How much for everyone?). If you want to sound more formal or 'pure', you could use Pravesh shulk kya hai?, but honestly, you might sound like a textbook. Stick to the 'Hinglish' version for a smoother, more natural vibe.