विंडो सीट कितने की?

Use it like a quick question at a ticket counter. You don't need a long sentence. Just point or mention your destination and drop this phrase. It is short, punchy, and very effective. Most people will understand you immediately. You can add भैया (brother) at the start to sound more local.

Use it at private bus booking offices. Use it when talking to a travel agent. It is perfect for those long-distance 'Volvo' bus trips between cities. Even at airport check-in counters, you can use it playfully. It shows you know what you want. Everyone loves a window seat, so don't be shy!

Don't use it on local city buses where seats aren't reserved. You will get some very confused looks! Also, avoid it in high-end corporate meetings unless you are joking. If the price is already listed on a website, asking this might seem redundant. Don't use it if you are already sitting down; it's for the buying stage.

In India, the window seat is a childhood dream. We call it the 'Window Wali Seat'. It represents the joy of the journey over the destination. On old trains, it was about the breeze. On new planes, it is about the Instagram photo. It is a small luxury that people are often willing to pay a few extra rupees for.

If you want to be more formal, say विंडो सीट का किराया कितना है? (What is the fare for the window seat?). If you are in a rush, just say विंडो सीट मिलेगी? (Will I get a window seat?). Some people might use the Hindi word खिड़की (Khidki) instead of window. So, खिड़की वाली सीट is the more traditional version you might hear.