/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN BLUE + GOLD REDESIGN
   The Travellers Choice — complete modern restyle (overrides old Yatra theme)
   Load this file AFTER style.css / plugin.css
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --navy:        #081c3d;
  --navy-2:      #0a2a5e;
  --blue:        #0d47a1;
  --blue-2:      #1565c0;
  --sky:         #1e88e5;
  --gold:        #d4af37;
  --gold-2:      #f0c75e;
  --ink:         #2b3a4a;
  --muted:       #64748b;
  --bg-soft:     #f4f7fc;
  --line:        #e8eef7;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --shadow-sm:   0 4px 14px rgba(8,28,61,.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 12px 32px rgba(8,28,61,.14);
  --shadow-lg:   0 24px 60px rgba(8,28,61,.22);
  --grad-blue:   linear-gradient(135deg,#081c3d 0%,#0a2a5e 45%,#0d47a1 100%);
  --grad-gold:   linear-gradient(135deg,#f0c75e 0%,#d4af37 100%);
  --grad-soft:   linear-gradient(160deg,#f4f7fc 0%,#eaf1fb 100%);
  --radius:      18px;
  --radius-sm:   10px;
  --font-body:   'Poppins','Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --font-head:   'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;
}

/* ============================ BASE ============================ */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p { line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); }

a { color: var(--blue-2); transition: color .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }

img { max-width: 100%; }

section { position: relative; }

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #eef2f8; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--blue),var(--navy)); border-radius: 10px; }

/* ============================ TOP BAR ============================ */
.upper-head {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#081c3d,#0a2a5e 55%,#0d47a1) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 9px 0;
}
.upper-head p { color: #cfd9ea !important; font-size: 13px !important; margin: 0 18px 0 0; display: inline-block; }
.upper-head p i { color: var(--gold-2); margin-right: 6px; font-size: 13px; }
.upper-head a { color: #fff !important; }
.upper-head a:hover { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
.upper-head .contact-info { padding-top: 2px; }
.upper-head .login-btn a {
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  line-height: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.upper-head .login-btn a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================ NAVIGATION ============================ */
.navigation { transition: all .35s ease; }
.navigation .navbar {
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 30px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.navigation .logo { padding: 6px 0; float: none !important; }
.navigation .logo img {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: #fff;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.navigation .navbar-nav-wrapper {
  float: none !important;
  margin-left: auto;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}
.nav.navbar-nav { float: none !important; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav.navbar-nav > li { margin: 0 6px !important; }

.nav.navbar-nav > li > a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 12px 14px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.nav.navbar-nav > li > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 6px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.nav.navbar-nav > li > a:hover,
.nav.navbar-nav > li.active > a,
.navbar-default .navbar-nav > .active > a,
.navbar-default .navbar-nav > .active > a:focus,
.navbar-default .navbar-nav > .active > a:hover {
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.nav.navbar-nav > li > a:hover::after,
.nav.navbar-nav > li.active > a::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* dropdown panels */
.nav.navbar-nav li ul {
  top: 54px !important;
  width: 240px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none !important;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.nav.navbar-nav li ul li { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }
.nav.navbar-nav li ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  padding: 9px 18px !important;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.nav.navbar-nav li ul li:hover > a { background: #f2f7ff; color: var(--blue) !important; border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.nav.navbar-nav li ul li ul { top: 0 !important; left: 100%; border-radius: 0 14px 14px 14px; }

/* sticky */
.navigation.navbar-sticky,
.navigation.navbar-sticky .navbar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(8,28,61,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.navigation.navbar-sticky .logo img { height: 58px; }

/* ============================ MOBILE (slicknav) ============================ */
.slicknav_menu { background: var(--navy); padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px; }
.slicknav_btn { background: var(--grad-gold); border-radius: 8px; padding: 10px 12px; }
.slicknav_icon-bar { background: var(--navy) !important; height: 2px !important; }
.slicknav_nav { background: var(--navy-2); border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px; padding: 6px 10px 12px; }
.slicknav_nav a { color: #dfe7f5; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; padding: 11px 14px; border-radius: 8px; }
.slicknav_nav a:hover, .slicknav_nav .slicknav_row:hover { background: var(--blue-2); color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; }
.slicknav_nav ul { margin: 4px 0 4px 12px; }
.slicknav_nav ul a { font-size: 13px; color: #b9c6dd; }
.slicknav_nav .slicknav_parent .slicknav_arrow { color: var(--gold-2); }
.slicknav_nav .slicknav_open > .slicknav_row, .slicknav_nav .slicknav_open > a { background: var(--blue); }

/* ============================ HERO SLIDER ============================ */
.swiper-banner { position: relative; }
.swiper-banner .slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.swiper-banner .swiper-slide {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.swiper-banner .overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(6,16,38,.88) 0%, rgba(8,40,90,.55) 45%, rgba(13,71,161,.25) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-container { z-index: 3; }
.swiper-banner .swiper-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0 9%;
  z-index: 4;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-content .hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-content h2 {
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-content h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-content .hero-sub {
  color: #c6d2e8;
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-button-next, .swiper-banner .swiper-button-prev {
  color: #fff;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-button-next:hover, .swiper-banner .swiper-button-prev:hover {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* scroll-down mouse indicator */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 26px; height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.hero-scroll::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 7px; left: 50%;
  width: 4px; height: 8px;
  margin-left: -2px;
  background: var(--gold-2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: heroScroll 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes heroScroll { 0%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} 100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)} }

/* ============================ SECTION TITLES ============================ */
.section-title { padding: 0 0 8px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; }
.section-title h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: capitalize !important;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.section-title h2 span { color: var(--blue); }
.section-title p { max-width: 640px; margin: 10px auto 0; }
.section-title .section-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.section-title .section-icon i {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  line-height: 54px;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f8f6ee,#fdf3d3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.35);
}
.section-title .section-icon:before,
.section-title .section-icon:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 60px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}
.section-title .section-icon:before { right: calc(100% + 14px); }
.section-title .section-icon:after  { left: calc(100% + 14px);  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }

.section-title-white h2 { color: #fff; }
.section-title-white h2 span { color: var(--gold-2); }
.section-title-white p { color: #c6d2e8; }
.section-title-white .section-icon i, .section-icon-white i { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

/* ============================ BUTTONS ============================ */
.btn-blue, .btn-red, .btn-primary, .btn-danger, .btn-success {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  padding: 12px 28px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0d47a1,#1565c0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13,71,161,.35);
  transition: all .3s ease !important;
}
.btn-blue:hover, .btn-red:hover, .btn-primary:hover, .btn-danger:hover, .btn-success:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(13,71,161,.45);
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#081c3d,#0d47a1) !important;
}
.btn-success { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0a6b3d,#128a4f) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10,107,61,.35); }
.btn-danger  { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#b3263a,#d60d45) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(214,13,69,.35); }

/* hero CTA buttons */
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-actions .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-width: 2px;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.hero-actions .btn i { transition: transform .35s ease; }
.hero-actions .btn:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }
.hero-actions .btn-hero-gold {
  background: var(--grad-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
}
.hero-actions .btn-hero-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(212,175,55,.65);
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fbd97a 0%,#e0ba40 100%) !important;
}
.hero-actions .btn-primary {
  background: rgba(8,28,61,.5) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  color: #fff !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.hero-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--grad-blue) !important;
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(13,71,161,.45);
}

/* generic gold button (hero, package hover, anywhere) */
.btn-hero-gold {
  background: var(--grad-gold) !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-hero-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212,175,55,.6);
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fbd97a 0%,#e0ba40 100%) !important;
}

/* ============================ SECTION BACKGROUNDS ============================ */
section, .section { background: var(--white); }
.bg-soft { background: var(--bg-soft) !important; }

/* ============================ PACKAGE CARDS ============================ */
section.popular-packages { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.package-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
  margin: 20px 0 !important;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.package-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.package-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  background: var(--grad-blue) !important;
  height: 260px;
}
.package-image img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .6s ease, opacity .4s ease;
  display: block;
}
.package-item:hover .package-image img { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: .75; }
.package-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(6,18,42,.85));
  opacity: .8;
}
.package-price .deal-rating { display: none; }
.package-price p { font-family: var(--font-body); margin: 0; }
.package-content { padding: 24px 24px 28px !important; border-bottom: 0 !important; }
.package-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.package-days {
  float: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  background: #eef4fd;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  margin: 6px 0 12px !important;
}
.package-content > p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.package-info { text-align: left; margin-top: 18px; }
.package-info .btn-blue, .package-info .btn-red { padding: 10px 22px !important; font-size: 13px; }

/* ============================ SERVICES / DEALS ============================ */
section.deals { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,16,38,.94), rgba(8,40,90,.9)), url(../images/dealsbg.jpg) !important; background-size: cover !important; background-attachment: fixed !important; }
section.deals .section-overlay { display: none; }
.deals-item { margin: 14px !important; }
.deals-item:before, .deals-item:after { display: none; }
.deals-item-outer {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.deals-item-outer:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.deals-image { position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 200px; }
.deals-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(6,18,42,.75));
  opacity: .0;
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.deals-item-outer:hover .deals-image::after { opacity: .55; }
.deals-image img { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.deals-item-outer:hover .deals-image img { transform: scale(1.12); }
.deal-content { text-align: center; padding: 22px 20px 26px; }
.deal-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.deal-content p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* slick arrows */
.slick-prev, .slick-next { width: 42px !important; height: 42px !important; border-radius: 50% !important; background: var(--white) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; transition: all .3s ease; }
.slick-prev:hover, .slick-next:hover { background: var(--grad-gold) !important; border-color: transparent !important; }
.slick-prev::before, .slick-next::before { color: var(--navy) !important; }

/* ============================ WHY CHOOSE US ============================ */
section.aboutus { background: var(--bg-soft); }
section.aboutus .section-icon i {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f8f6ee,#fdf3d3);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.35);
}
.about-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.about-item:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.about-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.about-icon {
  width: 78px; height: 78px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#eaf1fd,#fdf3d3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.about-icon i {
  font-size: 28px !important;
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  height: auto !important;
  width: auto !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
}
.about-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-content p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================ TESTIMONIALS ============================ */
section.testimonials {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,16,38,.95), rgba(8,40,90,.88)), url(../images/varanasi.jpg) !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-attachment: fixed !important;
  padding: 130px 0 100px;
}
.testimonials .section-title h2 { color: #fff; }
.testimonials .section-icon i { color: var(--gold-2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,.4); }
.testimonials .t-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.testimonials .section-title h2 span { color: var(--gold-2); }
.testimonials .section-title h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.testimonials .t-sub { color: #c6d2e8; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 auto 14px; text-align: center; }
.testimonial_094_slide {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 40px 24px;
  margin: 40px auto 30px;
  max-width: 780px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.testimonial_094_slide:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 32px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.42); }
.testimonial_094_slide::before {
  content: '\f10d';
  font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  position: absolute;
  top: -28px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  line-height: 48px;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.55);
}
.testimonial_094_slide p {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.testimonial_094_slide .deal-rating { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 17px; }
.testimonial_094_slide .deal-rating .checked { color: var(--gold); }
.testimonial_094_slide .deal-rating .fa-star-o { color: #ccd5e3; }
.testimonial_094_slide h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 19px !important; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 4px 0 0 !important; }
.testimonial_094_slide h5 a { color: var(--navy); }

/* ============================ DEAL / COUNTDOWN BANNER ============================ */
section.countdown-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,16,38,.9), rgba(13,71,161,.78)), url(../images/varanasi.jpg); background-size: cover; background-attachment: fixed; padding: 70px 0 !important; }
.countdown-title h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  width: 90% !important;
}
.countdown-title h2 span { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
.countdown-title p { color: #c6d2e8 !important; }
.deal-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ============================ BREADCRUMB ============================ */
section.breadcrumb-outer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,16,38,.82), rgba(13,71,161,.72)), url(../images/breadcrumb.jpg) !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center !important;
  padding: 74px 0 64px !important;
}
.breadcrumb-outer h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 40px !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.breadcrumb-content ul {
  position: relative !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  width: auto !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
  padding: 10px 26px !important;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: inline-block;
}
.breadcrumb-content li a { color: #dce6f5 !important; }
.breadcrumb-content li a:hover { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
.breadcrumb-content .breadcrumb > .active { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
.breadcrumb-content .breadcrumb > li + li:before { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5) !important; }

/* ============================ SIDEBAR ============================ */
.sidebar-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
  margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  padding: 22px !important;
  background: var(--white);
}
.sidebar-item-dark { background: var(--white) !important; }
.detail-title h3, .detail-title h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eef4fd, #fff) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 0 0 16px !important;
}
.sidebar-helpline { border-radius: var(--radius) !important; padding: 30px !important; background: var(--grad-blue) !important; }
.sidebar-helpline::after { display: none; }
.sidebar-helpline .sidebar-helpline-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.sidebar-helpline h4, .sidebar-helpline h3 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.sidebar-helpline p { color: #c6d2e8 !important; }
.sidebar-helpline a { color: var(--gold-2) !important; font-weight: 600; }
.sidebar-item-deals {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.sidebar-item-deals:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }
.sidebar-deals-image { width: 84px; height: 70px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; flex: 0 0 84px; }
.sidebar-deals-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.sidebar-deals-content h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.4; }
.sidebar-deals-content p { font-size: 13px !important; margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }
.sidebar-item .comment-btn .btn-blue { display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; }

/* ============================ BOOK THIS TOUR CARD ============================ */
.book-card {
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  background: var(--grad-blue) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(8,28,61,.28) !important;
  padding: 30px 26px 26px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.book-card::before {
  content: '\f0d1'; font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  position: absolute; right: -18px; bottom: -34px; font-size: 140px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.05); transform: rotate(-14deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.book-card-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; }
.book-card-icon {
  flex: 0 0 52px; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy); font-size: 19px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212,175,55,.38);
}
.book-card-title h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 22px;
  color: #fff; margin: 0 0 2px;
}
.book-card-title p { font-size: 12.5px; color: #9fb0cd; margin: 0; }
.book-field { position: relative; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.book-field i {
  position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gold-2); font-size: 14px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.book-field .form-control {
  height: 50px; border-radius: 13px; padding: 0 14px 0 44px !important;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.09) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18) !important;
  color: #fff !important; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: none !important; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.book-field .form-control:focus {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-2) !important; color: #fff !important;
}
.book-field .form-control::placeholder { color: #8fa2c2; }
.book-field input[type=number]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,
.book-field input[type=number]::-webkit-outer-spin-button { -webkit-appearance: none; margin: 0; }
.book-field input[type=number] { -moz-appearance: textfield; }
.book-field.book-field-area .form-control { height: 96px !important; resize: none; padding: 15px 14px 12px 44px !important; }
.book-field.book-field-area i { top: 26px; transform: none; }
.book-btn {
  width: 100%; border-radius: 13px; padding: 15px 20px; border: none;
  background: var(--grad-gold) !important; color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.38);
  transition: all .3s ease; cursor: pointer;
}
.book-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(212,175,55,.5); color: var(--navy) !important; }
.book-note {
  text-align: center; font-size: 12.5px; color: #9fb0cd;
  margin: 18px 0 0; position: relative;
}
.book-note i { color: var(--gold-2); margin-right: 6px; }
.book-note a { color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================ DETAIL CONTENT ============================ */
.detail-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.detail-box h2, .detail-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.detail-timeline .timeline-content { border-left: 2px solid #dbe6f5; margin-left: 14px; padding-left: 24px; }
.detail-timeline .timeline-content h4 { color: var(--blue); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.gallery.detail-box img { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

/* ============================ FORMS ============================ */
.form-control {
  background: #fff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #d9e2ef !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--blue) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13,71,161,.12) !important; }
.form-group label { color: var(--navy) !important; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; }
textarea.form-control { border-radius: 12px !important; }

/* ============================ MODAL ============================ */
.modal-content { border: none !important; border-radius: 20px !important; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#081c3d,#0a2a5e 55%,#0d47a1) !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
  padding: 18px 24px;
}
.modal-header .close { color: #fff !important; opacity: 1; text-shadow: none; font-size: 26px; }
.modal-header .modal-title { font-family: var(--font-head); color: #fff !important; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.modal-body { padding: 28px 26px; }
.modal-input { border-radius: 12px !important; border-color: #d9e2ef !important; }
.modal-input:focus { border-color: var(--blue) !important; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #myDiv .modal-dialog { width: 92% !important; max-width: 92% !important; margin-top: 40px; }
  #myDiv .modal-body { padding: 22px 16px; }
  #myDiv .modal-title { font-size: 17px; }
}

/* floating plan-your-tour button */
.tab {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0d47a1,#1565c0) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(13,71,161,.45) !important;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
}
.tab:hover { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#081c3d,#0d47a1) !important; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(13,71,161,.55) !important; }

/* ============================ FLOATING CALL / WHATSAPP ============================ */
.icons { z-index: 9999 !important; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.icons .whats { margin-bottom: 0; }
.icons .whats a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
.icons .whats a svg {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.32), 0 10px 24px rgba(4,14,38,.3);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.icons .whats a:hover svg { transform: scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.55), 0 14px 30px rgba(4,14,38,.38); }

/* chat FAB matches the call/whatsapp floating buttons */
#tc-chat-fab {
  width: 52px !important; height: 52px !important;
  bottom: 233px !important; right: 20px !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.32), 0 10px 24px rgba(4,14,38,.3) !important;
}
#tc-chat-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.06) !important; }
#tc-chat-fab .tc-badge { display: none !important; }
#tc-chat-window { bottom: 233px !important; right: 20px !important; }
#tc-chat-fab::after {
  content: 'Chat With Us';
  position: absolute; right: calc(100% + 12px); top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 9px; white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all .3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
#tc-chat-fab:hover::after { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
body:has(#tc-chat-window.tc-open) #tc-chat-fab::after { opacity: 0 !important; visibility: hidden !important; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .icons { gap: 10px; }
  .icons .whats a { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .icons .whats a svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.3), 0 8px 18px rgba(4,14,38,.3); }
  #tc-chat-fab { width: 44px !important; height: 44px !important; bottom: 203px !important; right: 14px !important; font-size: 20px !important; }
  #tc-chat-window { bottom: 203px !important; right: 14px !important; }
}

/* ============================ GALLERY ============================ */
.top-destination-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  background: var(--grad-blue) !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.top-destination-item:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.top-destination-item img { width: 100% !important; height: 260px !important; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease, opacity .4s ease; }
.top-destination-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: .5; }
.top-destination-item .overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(6,18,42,.88));
  opacity: 1;
}
.top-destination-item .overlay h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 22px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  padding: 0 18px;
}
.top-destination-item .overlay h2 a { color: #fff; }
.top-destination-item .overlay h2 a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }

/* ============================ CONTACT PAGE ============================ */
.contact-form, .contact-about {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-about h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--navy); }
.contact-location li { color: var(--ink) !important; padding: 6px 0; }
.contact-location li i { color: var(--gold) !important; }

/* ============================ VIDEO PAGE ============================ */
.video-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

/* ============================ FOOTER ============================ */
footer { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#081c3d,#050d1f) !important; position: relative; }
footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
}
.footer-links { padding: 60px 0 46px !important; border-top: none !important; }
.footer-links h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff !important;
  margin-bottom: 26px !important;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-links h3::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 42px; height: 2px; background: var(--grad-gold); }
.footer-links-list ul { margin-top: 0 !important; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.footer-links li a {
  color: #aebbd3 !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.footer-links li a:hover { color: var(--gold-2) !important; transform: translateX(6px); }
.footer-links li a i { padding-left: 4px; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-links li a:hover i { padding-left: 9px; }
.footer-about p { color: #aebbd3 !important; }
.about-logo img { border-radius: 12px !important; background: #fff; padding: 6px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.about-location li { color: #aebbd3 !important; }
.about-location li i { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
.about-location li a { color: #cfd9ea !important; }
.about-location li a:hover { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
.footer-social-links li.social-icon { margin-right: 10px; }
.footer-social-links li.social-icon a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.footer-social-links li.social-icon a i { padding-left: 0; }
.footer-social-links li.social-icon a:hover { background: var(--grad-gold); color: #fff !important; }
.footer-social-links li.social-icon a:hover i { color: #fff !important; }
.copyright { padding: 22px 0 !important; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.copyright-content p { color: #8b9abb !important; font-size: 13px; }
.copyright-content a { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }

/* ============================ BACK TO TOP ============================ */
#back-to-top a {
  height: 46px !important;
  width: 46px !important;
  line-height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--grad-blue) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
#back-to-top a:after { top: 6px !important; left: 15px !important; border-color: #fff; }

/* ============================ SKELETON ============================ */
.sk { background: linear-gradient(90deg,#e8eef7 25%,#f6f9fe 50%,#e8eef7 75%); background-size: 600px 100%; animation: shimmer 1.4s infinite; border-radius: 8px; }
@keyframes shimmer { 0%{background-position:-600px 0} 100%{background-position:600px 0} }

/* ============================ SCROLL REVEAL ============================ */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ============================ TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS ============================ */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.text-blue { color: var(--blue) !important; }

/* ============================ ABOUT PAGE ============================ */
.about-img-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  outline: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-img-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, transparent 55%, rgba(13,71,161,.25));
}
.about-img-frame img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.vision-mission-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.vision-mission-box:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.vision-mission-box h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.vision-mission-box ul { padding-left: 20px; }
.vision-mission-box ul li { color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.9; position: relative; }
.vision-mission-box ul li::marker { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================ RESPONSIVE ============================ */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .navigation .navbar { padding: 10px 16px !important; }
  .nav.navbar-nav > li { margin: 0 2px !important; }
  .nav.navbar-nav > li > a { padding: 12px 9px !important; font-size: 13px !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .swiper-banner .swiper-content { padding: 0 6%; }
  .upper-head .contact-info p:nth-child(3), .upper-head .contact-info p:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .navigation .navbar { flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 8px 14px !important; }
  .swiper-banner .swiper-content h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .swiper-banner .swiper-content h2 { font-size: 14px; }
  .swiper-banner .hero-sub { font-size: 15px; }
  .footer-links { padding: 40px 0 30px !important; }
  .testimonial_094_slide { padding: 24px 18px 20px; }
  .testimonials .t-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 14px; }
  .testimonial_094_slide p { font-size: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .swiper-banner .slider { height: auto !important; min-height: 540px; }
  .swiper-banner .swiper-slide { align-items: flex-start; }
  .swiper-banner .swiper-content {
    position: static;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 110px 24px 70px;
  }
  .swiper-banner .swiper-content .hero-kicker { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; padding: 6px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .swiper-banner .swiper-content h2 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .swiper-banner .swiper-content h1 { font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .swiper-banner .hero-sub { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .swiper-banner .hero-actions { gap: 10px; }
  .swiper-banner .hero-actions .btn { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE-2 PREMIUM ENHANCEMENTS — The Travellers Choice
   Loaded after the base redesign. Adds preloader, progress bar, hero FX,
   stats band, marquee, newsletter, upgraded cards, lightbox & more.
   ========================================================================== */

body { overflow-x: hidden; }
html { overscroll-behavior-y: contain; }

/* ---------- PAGE ENTRANCE ---------- */
body { animation: pageIn .5s ease both; }
@keyframes pageIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* ---------- PRELOADER ---------- */
#modern-preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999999;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050d1f 0%, #081c3d 55%, #0a2a5e 100%);
  transition: opacity .45s ease, visibility .45s ease;
}
#modern-preloader .mpl { text-align: center; transform: translateY(0); transition: transform .45s ease; }
#modern-preloader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
#modern-preloader.done .mpl { transform: scale(.88); }
#modern-preloader .mpl-orb { position: relative; width: 112px; height: 112px; margin: 0 auto; }
#modern-preloader .mpl-orb::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  animation: mplSpin 8s linear infinite;
}
#modern-preloader .mpl-orb::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-2);
  animation: mplSpin 1s linear infinite;
}
#modern-preloader .mpl-plane {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold-2);
  animation: mplPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes mplSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes mplPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: .45; transform: scale(.85); } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); } }
#modern-preloader .mpl-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  margin-top: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px;
  animation: mplIn .7s ease both;
}
#modern-preloader .mpl-logo span { color: var(--gold-2); }
#modern-preloader .mpl-sub {
  color: #8b9abb; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 8px; animation: mplIn .9s ease .12s both;
}
@keyframes mplIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ---------- SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ---------- */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0;
  z-index: 99998; background: var(--grad-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,.65);
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* ---------- TOP BAR SOCIAL POLISH ---------- */
.upper-head .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.upper-head .contact-info { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 0 !important; }
.upper-head .login-btn { margin-left: auto; padding-top: 0 !important; }

/* ---------- NAV "BOOK NOW" CTA ---------- */
.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 16px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  transition: all .3s ease; white-space: nowrap;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--navy) !important; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212,175,55,.6); }
.navigation.navbar-sticky .nav-cta { padding: 8px 18px; }
@media (max-width: 1199px) { .nav-cta { margin-left: 10px; padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 11px; } }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .nav-cta { display: none; } }

/* ---------- HERO KEN BURNS + TEXT ANIM ---------- */
.swiper-banner .swiper-slide { background-color: #0a2a5e; }
.kb-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  will-change: transform;
}
.swiper-banner .swiper-slide.kb .kb-bg { animation: kenburns 9s ease-out both; }
@keyframes kenburns { from { transform: scale(1.16); } to { transform: scale(1); } }
.swiper-banner .h-anim { animation: heroIn .85s cubic-bezier(.22,.8,.36,1) both; }
@keyframes heroIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- HERO DOTS ---------- */
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute; right: 5%; bottom: 40px; z-index: 6;
  display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center;
}
.hero-dots button {
  width: 34px; height: 5px; border: none; border-radius: 5px; padding: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.hero-dots button.on { background: var(--grad-gold); width: 54px; }

/* ---------- BUTTON SHINE ---------- */
.btn-blue, .btn-red, .btn-primary, .btn-hero-gold, .btn-success, .btn-danger { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-blue::before, .btn-red::before, .btn-primary::before, .btn-hero-gold::before,
.btn-success::before, .btn-danger::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -90%; width: 55%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: left .55s ease;
}
.btn-blue:hover::before, .btn-red:hover::before, .btn-primary:hover::before, .btn-hero-gold:hover::before,
.btn-success:hover::before, .btn-danger:hover::before { left: 135%; }

/* ---------- PACKAGE CARD v2 ---------- */
.package-item { position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.package-content { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.package-content > p { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.package-info { margin-top: auto; display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.package-info .btn-blue, .package-info .btn-red { padding: 10px 20px !important; font-size: 13px; flex: 1; text-align: center; }

.package-ribbon {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; left: -4px; z-index: 6;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 22px 22px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  animation: ribbonIn .6s ease both;
}
@keyframes ribbonIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.pkg-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.pkg-meta span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
  background: #f2f6fc; padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 30px;
}
.pkg-meta .pkg-loc i { color: var(--gold); }
.pkg-meta .pkg-days i { color: var(--blue); }

.pkg-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; margin: 8px 0 12px; font-size: 13px; }
.pkg-rating .fa-star.checked, .pkg-rating .fa-star-half-o { color: var(--gold); }
.pkg-rating .fa-star-o { color: #ccd5e3; }
.pkg-rating em { font-style: normal; color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; margin-left: 8px; }

.package-price {
  position: static;
  left: auto; bottom: auto;
  width: auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-align: left !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 4px 0 10px;
  z-index: auto;
}
.package-price p {
  padding: 0;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.package-price p span { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .3px; }
.package-price p em {
  font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .6px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap;
}

.package-hover {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 4;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(6,18,42,.55);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.package-hover .btn { padding: 11px 26px; font-size: 13px; transform: translateY(14px); transition: transform .35s ease; }
.package-item:hover .package-hover { opacity: 1; }
.package-item:hover .package-hover .btn { transform: none; }

.package-info .btn-book {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue) !important; border: 2px solid var(--blue); border-radius: 40px;
  background: transparent; transition: all .3s ease; flex: 1; text-align: center;
}
.package-info .btn-book:hover {
  background: var(--grad-gold); border-color: transparent; color: var(--navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.45); transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- DEALS / SERVICES v2 ---------- */
.deals-item-outer { position: relative; height: 100%; }
.deals-item { display: flex; height: 100%; }
.deals-image { position: relative; }
.deals-chip {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 3;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.deals-arrow {
  position: absolute; bottom: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 3;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all .35s ease;
}
.deals-arrow a { color: var(--navy); display: flex; }
.deals-item-outer:hover .deals-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.deals-arrow:hover { background: var(--grad-gold); }
.deals-arrow:hover a { color: var(--navy); }
.deal-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.deal-content p { margin-bottom: 0; }
.deal-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue); transition: all .3s ease;
}
.deal-link i { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.deal-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.deal-link:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS v2 ---------- */
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 20px; }
.t-avatar {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; flex: 0 0 58px;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212,175,55,.5);
}
.t-info { text-align: left; }
.t-info h5 {
  margin: 0 0 2px !important; font-family: var(--font-head) !important; font-size: 17px !important; color: var(--navy) !important;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.t-info h5::after {
  content: '\f00c'; font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  width: 17px; height: 17px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0a6b3d; color: #fff; font-size: 9px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.t-info span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- STATS BAND ---------- */
section.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #081c3d 0%, #0a2a5e 55%, #0d47a1 100%);
  padding: 58px 0 50px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
section.stats-band::after {
  content: '\f072'; font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  position: absolute; right: 6%; top: -40px; font-size: 190px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.045); transform: rotate(-15deg);
}
.stat-cell { text-align: center; padding: 12px 8px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.stat-cell + .stat-cell::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 20%; height: 60%; width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.stat-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 14px; border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--navy); background: var(--grad-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px); font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label { color: #aebbd3; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  section.stats-band { padding: 38px 0 32px; }
  .stat-cell + .stat-cell::before { display: none; }
  .stat-cell { padding: 14px 6px; }
  .stat-icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; font-size: 22px; }
}

/* ---------- MARQUEE TICKER ---------- */
section.tick-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  overflow: hidden; padding: 16px 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 5;
}
.tick-label {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 13px; padding: 11px 22px 11px 28px; margin-right: 26px;
  border-radius: 0 30px 30px 0;
  box-shadow: 6px 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  position: relative; z-index: 4; white-space: nowrap;
}
.tick-label i { font-size: 15px; }
.tick-wrap { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.tick-wrap::before, .tick-wrap::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 70px; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
}
.tick-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#fff, rgba(255,255,255,0)); }
.tick-wrap::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg,#fff, rgba(255,255,255,0)); }
.tick-track { display: flex; align-items: center; width: max-content; animation: tick 38s linear infinite; }
.tick-strip:hover .tick-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tick-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--navy); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .6px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 20px; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.tick-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 15px; transition: all .3s ease; }
.tick-item em { color: var(--navy); font-style: normal; }
.tick-item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.tick-item:hover em { color: var(--gold); }
.tick-item:hover i { color: var(--gold-2); }
@keyframes tick { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .tick-strip { padding: 10px 0; }
  .tick-item { font-size: 13px; padding: 4px 14px; gap: 8px; }
  .tick-label { font-size: 11px; padding: 9px 16px 9px 20px; margin-right: 16px; gap: 7px; }
  .tick-wrap::before, .tick-wrap::after { width: 40px; }
}

/* ---------- CTA / NEWSLETTER BAND ---------- */
section.cta-band {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6,18,42,.95) 0%, rgba(10,42,94,.88) 55%, rgba(13,71,161,.8) 100%), url(../images/varanasi.jpg) !important;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 460px; height: 460px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,.09); top: -190px; right: -140px;
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: '\f072'; font-family: 'FontAwesome';
  position: absolute; right: 5%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-12deg);
  font-size: 230px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.045);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.4);
}
.cta-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.cta-text h2 span { color: var(--gold-2); }
.cta-text p { color: #c6d2e8; margin: 0; font-size: 15px; }
.cta-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.cta-input { position: relative; flex: 1; min-width: 260px; }
.cta-input i {
  position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gold-2); font-size: 15px; z-index: 2;
}
.cta-form input {
  width: 100%; border-radius: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff;
  padding: 15px 22px 15px 46px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; outline: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.cta-form input::placeholder { color: #9fb0cd; }
.cta-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold-2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.cta-form .btn { padding: 15px 32px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cta-band { padding: 60px 0; }
  .cta-inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .cta-form { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .cta-input { width: 100%; min-width: 0; }
}

/* ---------- GALLERY v2 + LIGHTBOX ---------- */
.top-destination-item { cursor: pointer; }
.g-zoom {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -40%);
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 3;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px;
  opacity: 0; transition: all .4s ease;
}
.top-destination-item:hover .g-zoom { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
.top-destination-item .overlay h2 { padding-bottom: 6px; }

.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999997;
  background: rgba(4,10,24,.93);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox img {
  max-width: 86vw; max-height: 80vh;
  border-radius: 14px; border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.lightbox .lb-close {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 30px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.lightbox .lb-close:hover { background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.lightbox .lb-nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.lightbox .lb-nav:hover { background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy); }
.lightbox .lb-prev { left: 32px; }
.lightbox .lb-next { right: 32px; }
.lightbox .lb-count {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: #aebbd3; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 3px; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .lightbox .lb-prev { left: 10px; }
  .lightbox .lb-next { right: 10px; }
  .lightbox img { max-width: 96vw; }
  .lightbox .lb-close { top: 16px; right: 16px; }
}

/* ---------- VIDEO PAGE ---------- */
.video-frame { position: relative; transition: all .35s ease; }
.video-frame:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.video-frame iframe { display: block; border: none; }
.video-meta { text-align: center; margin-top: 26px; }
.video-meta h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--navy); font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.video-meta p { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---------- CONTACT CARDS + MAP ---------- */
.contact-cards { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-card {
  flex: 1 1 220px; max-width: 260px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 0 12px 22px; transition: all .35s ease;
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.contact-card .cc-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: 0 auto 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf1fd, #fdf3d3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);
  color: var(--blue); font-size: 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.contact-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: .4px; }
.contact-card p { font-size: 13px; margin: 0; word-break: break-word; }
.contact-card a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-map { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 3px solid var(--gold); margin-top: 10px; }

/* ---------- STICKY SIDEBAR ---------- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .sidebar-wrapper { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
}

/* ---------- FOOTER NEWSLETTER ---------- */
.footer-newsletter {
  margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.footer-newsletter h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: .5px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.fn-form { position: relative; max-width: 330px; }
.fn-form input {
  width: 100%; border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 52px 12px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13px; outline: none;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.fn-form input::placeholder { color: #8b9abb; }
.fn-form input:focus { border-color: var(--gold-2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.13); }
.fn-form button {
  position: absolute; right: 5px; top: 5px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: none;
  background: var(--grad-gold); color: var(--navy); font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.fn-form button:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.5); }
.fn-ok { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold-2); margin-top: 8px; display: none; }

/* ---------- FLOATING BUTTON LABELS ---------- */
.icons .whats { position: relative; }
.icons .whats::after {
  content: attr(data-label);
  position: absolute; right: calc(100% + 12px); top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 9px; white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all .3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}
.icons .whats::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: calc(100% + 5px); top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border: 6px solid transparent; border-left-color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.icons .whats:hover::after, .icons .whats:hover::before { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }

/* ---------- SWEETALERT POLISH ---------- */
.swal2-popup { border-radius: 18px !important; font-family: var(--font-body) !important; }
.swal2-title { font-family: var(--font-head) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }
.swal2-confirm { border-radius: 40px !important; }

/* ---------- FOCUS ACCESSIBILITY ---------- */
button:focus-visible, a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ---------- REVEAL STAGGER ---------- */
[data-reveal-delay="0"] { transition-delay: .0s; }
[data-reveal-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .12s; }
[data-reveal-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
[data-reveal-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .36s; }
[data-reveal-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .48s; }