/* ==========================================================================
   Bharat Yatra - Luxury Travel Experience
   Theme: Luxury India Tourism (Deep Navy & Elegant Gold)
   1. Leonardo.ai Pinned 3D Scroll-Zoom & Fly-Through Hero (2nd Version)
   2. Graffico.ai 3-Tier Opposite Direction Horizontal Marquee (All 28 States & UTs)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Exact Luxury Palette */
  --primary: #0B1736;
  --primary-navy: #0B1736;
  --bg-main: #F8F6F1;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #EEF3F6;
  --bg-soft-blue: #EEF3F6;
  --accent-gold: #C9A45C;
  --accent-gold-hover: #b89148;
  --border-color: #D9E1E8;
  --border-subtle: #D9E1E8;
  --bg-dark: #0B1736;

  --text-primary: #101828;
  --text-secondary: #475467;
  --text-muted: #667085;

  /* Backward Compatibility Mappings */
  --bg-pure: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F8F6F1;
  --bg-sky-50: #EEF3F6;
  --bg-sky-100: #EEF3F6;
  
  --sky-200: #D9E1E8;
  --sky-300: #D9E1E8;
  --sky-400: #C9A45C;
  --sky-500: #0B1736;
  --sky-600: #0B1736;
  --sky-700: #0B1736;
  --sky-800: #081026;
  --sky-900: #050b1a;

  --text-main: #101828;
  --text-light: #667085;

  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --glass-border: #D9E1E8;
  --glass-glow: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
  --glass-card: #FFFFFF;
  
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 0.5rem;
  --radius-md: 0.875rem;
  --radius-lg: 1.25rem;
  --radius-xl: 1.75rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.12), 0 0 15px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.07);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: transparent !important;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

/* Accessibility & Semantic SEO Hidden Utility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* Interactive Dynamic Black Dots Background Canvas */
#interactive-dots-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Ensure all content wrappers, sections, cards, and text sit cleanly in front of background dots */
main, header, footer, section, article, .main-header, .mega-footer, .sotc-mega-footer, .state-modal-overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.quick-card,
.form-section-card,
.state-card,
.feature-card,
.glass-card,
.state-ticker-card,
.zoom-card,
.explore-card,
.dest-card,
.office-hub-card,
.contact-form-card,
.team-card,
.faq-accordion-item,
.destination-detail-card,
.modal-card,
.state-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Base Form Input Font-Size Protection for Mobile Browsers */
input, select, textarea, button {
  font-family: inherit;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="tel"],
  input[type="date"],
  input[type="number"],
  select,
  textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents auto-zoom in Android Chrome & iOS Safari */
  }
}

/* Atmospheric subtle dot matrix pattern across the entire website */
.bg-grid-pattern {
  background-color: var(--bg-main) !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

/* Ambient Subtle Luxury Glows */
.ambient-sky-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.top-left-glow {
  top: -100px;
  left: -150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.12) 0%, rgba(248, 246, 241, 0) 70%);
}

.bottom-right-glow {
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08) 0%, rgba(248, 246, 241, 0) 70%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Theme Typography Classes (Luxury Deep Navy & Gold Accents)
   ========================================================================== */
.gradient-brand-text {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gradient-sky-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gradient-emerald-sky-text {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gradient-amber-rose-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navbar Styles (GSAP Touch & Click Animated)
   ========================================================================== */
.header-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10000;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-scrolled {
  padding: 0.42rem 1.75rem;
}

.navbar-container {
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 0.38rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.header-scrolled .navbar-container {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.12), 0 0 10px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1px;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.brand-logo:hover .logo-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(6deg);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.2), 0 0 16px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.45);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.logo-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Nav Links Menu (Central Nav Capsule) */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.18rem;
  position: relative;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

/* Floating animated pill tracker */
.nav-indicator-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.72rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.32rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Nav Actions (Separate Utility & CTA Section) */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0.95rem;
}

/* Elegant vertical divider separating Navbar Links from Language/Actions */
.nav-actions::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 24px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* Language Selector Wrapper in Desktop Navbar */
.lang-selector-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.lang-btn-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.88rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #0B1736;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.05);
}

.lang-btn-trigger:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0B1736;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold, #C9A45C);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.1), 0 0 10px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2);
}

.lang-btn-flag {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lang-btn-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: inherit;
}

.lang-btn-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  color: inherit;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu.open ~ .lang-btn-trigger .lang-btn-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Luxury Dropdown Menu for Languages */
.lang-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.65rem);
  right: 0;
  width: 270px;
  max-height: 420px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.18), 0 0 15px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.15);
  padding: 0.6rem;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #CBD5E1 transparent;
}

.lang-dropdown-menu.open {
  display: flex;
}

.lang-dropdown-header {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748B;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.lang-item-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  text-align: left;
  user-select: none;
}

.lang-item-btn:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0B1736;
}

.lang-item-btn.active {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.5);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.lang-item-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.lang-code-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 26px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #0B1736;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lang-code-pill-sm {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 22px;
  height: 18px;
  padding: 0 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: #0B1736;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lang-item-btn:hover .lang-code-pill,
.lang-item-btn.active .lang-code-pill {
  background: #C9A45C;
  color: #0B1736;
  border-color: #C9A45C;
}

.mobile-lang-pill:hover .lang-code-pill-sm,
.mobile-lang-pill.active .lang-code-pill-sm {
  background: #C9A45C;
  color: #0B1736;
}

.lang-btn-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #C9A45C;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lang-item-flag {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lang-item-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.lang-item-native {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.lang-active-check {
  display: none;
  color: #C9A45C;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lang-item-btn.active .lang-active-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Mobile Drawer Language Section */
.mobile-language-wrap {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.mobile-language-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748B;
}

.mobile-lang-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.45rem;
  max-height: 180px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-lang-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.4rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mobile-lang-pill:hover,
.mobile-lang-pill:active {
  background: #0B1736;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0B1736;
}

.mobile-lang-pill.active {
  background: #0B1736;
  color: #C9A45C;
  border-color: #C9A45C;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Google Website Translator Premium Scrim & Reset */
.goog-te-banner-frame,
.skiptranslate,
#goog-gt-tt,
.goog-te-balloon-frame,
.goog-tooltip,
.goog-tooltip:hover {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}
body {
  top: 0px !important;
  position: static !important;
}
.goog-text-highlight {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.cta-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 0.48rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.4);
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-btn-primary:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

/* Ripple effect element */
.ripple-wave {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35);
  transform: scale(0);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ripple-anim 0.6s linear;
}

@keyframes ripple-anim {
  to {
    transform: scale(4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Navigation Toggle, Backdrop & Drawer System
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn:hover,
.mobile-toggle-btn:focus-visible {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Dimming Backdrop */
.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 10001;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

body.mobile-menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  touch-action: none;
}

/* Mobile Drawer Panel */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 72px;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 84px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35);
  border-radius: 1.35rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.28), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.12);
  z-index: 10002;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transform: translateY(-16px) scale(0.97);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #CBD5E1 transparent;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  display: flex;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  touch-action: manipulation;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.14);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-color: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.15);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Prominent Plan Your Trip CTA button inside drawer */
.mobile-drawer-cta-wrap {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-cta-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, #15244f 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

.mobile-drawer-cta-btn:hover,
.mobile-drawer-cta-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15244f 0%, #1d336f 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED TOP STATE SEARCH BAR (ABOVE HERO SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-state-search-bar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 45;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.top-search-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-search-input-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.top-search-input-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.12), 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.search-pulse-icon {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-state-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.top-state-search-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.top-search-btn {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-search-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.35);
}

/* Autocomplete suggestions dropdown */
.search-suggestions-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% - 10px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.12);
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.search-suggestions-dropdown.open {
  display: flex;
}

.suggestion-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.suggestion-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.suggestion-item:hover, .suggestion-item.active {
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
}

.suggestion-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.suggestion-thumb {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.suggestion-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.suggestion-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.suggestion-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.suggestion-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Quick chips */
.top-quick-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.chips-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.quick-chip {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.quick-chip:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION: FULL-VIEWPORT HERO BACKGROUND VIDEO BEHIND NAVBAR
   With Real-Time Dynamic 28 States Destination Indicator HUD
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-video-section.hero-pure-video {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-top: 0; /* Extends right to the top behind floating navbar */
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  min-height: 100vh;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #0B1736;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-pure-video-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #0B1736;
  line-height: 0;
}

.hero-video-scrim-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.7) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-video-scrim-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.8) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.35) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-fullwidth-video {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100vh;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Dynamic Real-Time Place & State Floating HUD */
.hero-place-hud {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.8rem;
  left: 3.2rem;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-place-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.65);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-place-pin {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #a67c33 100%);
  color: #0B1736;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.45);
}

.hero-place-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-place-meta.changing {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.hero-place-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-place-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-state-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-scene-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scene-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.scene-total {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-video-section.hero-pure-video,
  .hero-pure-video-wrapper,
  .hero-fullwidth-video {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 520px;
  }
  .hero-place-hud {
    bottom: 1.6rem;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  }
  .hero-place-chip {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .hero-place-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .hero-state-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-place-chip {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
    gap: 0.7rem;
  }
  .hero-place-pin {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
  .hero-place-pin svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
  }
  .hero-place-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .hero-state-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .scene-num {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEONARDO.AI PINNED 3D SCROLL-ZOOM HERO SECTION (2ND VERSION)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-scroll-pin-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 380vh; /* Smooth scrub distance */
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-sticky-viewport {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Center Content (Starting Hero Typography like Leonardo.ai) */
.hero-center-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  z-index: 30;
  pointer-events: auto;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.6);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.2vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Attractive Multi-Color Gradients for Key Heading Words
   ========================================================================== */
.gradient-brand-text {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.gradient-sky-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.gradient-emerald-sky-text {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.gradient-amber-rose-text {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 650px;
}

/* Leonardo.ai Style Center Prompt / Search Box */
.leonardo-search-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -5px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leonardo-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -5px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.14), 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
}

.search-input-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}

.search-icon-box {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.search-field {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.search-field::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.search-submit-btn {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.search-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.quick-tags-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.quick-tags-container.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.quick-tags-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.quick-tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.quick-tag-pill:hover, .quick-tag-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.2);
}

/* Leonardo.ai Animated Scroll Down Cue */
.scroll-cue-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.scroll-mouse-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
}

.mouse-wheel {
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: wheel-bounce 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes wheel-bounce {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  75% { transform: translateY(12px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
}

.scroll-cue-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3D Zoom Gallery Stage (Leonardo.ai Fly-Through Tunnel)
   ========================================================================== */
.zoom-gallery-stage {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 15;
  perspective: 1000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.zoom-cards-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Individual 3D Zoom Cards for 28 States */
.zoom-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 260px;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  filter: blur(0px);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.zoom-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -8px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25), 0 0 15px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  z-index: 999 !important;
}

.zoom-card-img-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.zoom-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.zoom-card:hover .zoom-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.zoom-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.85) 85%,
    rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.96) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.zoom-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-state-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.card-rating-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
}

.zoom-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.zoom-place-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.zoom-category-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #F8F6F1;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.zoom-hover-eye {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.zoom-card:hover .zoom-hover-eye {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GRAFFICO.AI SECTION: "Looking for Something More Specific?"
   3 Opposite Direction Horizontal Marquee Rows (All 28 States & UTs)
   ========================================================================== */
.specific-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6.5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 20;
}

.specific-header-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.specific-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06);
}

.specific-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.specific-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.marquee-sliders-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-sliders-wrapper::before,
.marquee-sliders-wrapper::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.marquee-slider-row {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-track-horizontal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  contain: layout paint;
}

/* Row 1 & 3 Move Left */
.track-move-left {
  animation: marquee-anim-left 42s linear infinite;
}

/* Row 2 Moves Right (Opposite Direction) */
.track-move-right {
  animation: marquee-anim-right 45s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-slider-row:hover .marquee-track-horizontal {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-anim-left {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

@keyframes marquee-anim-right {
  0% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
}

/* Minimalist State Ticker Card (White & Soft Blue Palette) */
.state-ticker-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 330px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.state-ticker-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -6px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.14), 0 0 16px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25);
}

.card-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.state-ticker-card:hover .card-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.card-badge-row {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.badge-territory-type {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.card-ticker-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.ticker-state-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ticker-arrow-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.state-ticker-card:hover .ticker-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ticker-state-line {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   State Detail Modal (Quick View)
   ========================================================================== */
.state-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.state-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.state-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.state-modal-card.expanded-modal-card {
  max-width: 880px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
}

.state-modal-overlay.active .state-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-image-col {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
}

.modal-image-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.modal-content-col {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-state-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.modal-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.modal-category-chip {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.modal-image-overlay-chips {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.modal-rating-badge {
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.85);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Melius 3-Tab Feature Switcher inside State Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-melius-tabs-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.modal-melius-tabs-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px;
}

.modal-melius-active-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  width: calc((100% - 6px) / 3);
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.modal-melius-tab-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.42rem 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-melius-tab-btn.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.modal-melius-panels {
  min-height: 120px;
}

.modal-melius-panel {
  display: none;
}

.modal-melius-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

.modal-places-thumbnails,
.modal-foods-thumbnails,
.modal-activities-thumbnails {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-place-thumb-item,
.modal-food-thumb-item,
.modal-activity-thumb-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-place-thumb-item:hover,
.modal-food-thumb-item:hover,
.modal-activity-thumb-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.1);
}

.modal-place-thumb-item img,
.modal-food-thumb-item img,
.modal-activity-thumb-item img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-thumb-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}

.modal-place-thumb-name,
.modal-food-thumb-name,
.modal-activity-thumb-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.modal-place-thumb-city,
.modal-food-thumb-desc,
.modal-activity-thumb-desc {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-secondary-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-secondary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BHARAT YATRA TRAVEL AGENCY SECTIONS (LUXURY DEEP NAVY & GOLD THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

.sotc-container {
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.sotc-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sotc-sub-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.sotc-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sotc-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 1. Bharat Yatra Carnival Banner & Finder */
.sotc-carnival-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.sotc-carnival-banner {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.8rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sotc-carnival-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.carnival-badge-tag {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.carnival-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.carnival-subtext {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #EEF3F6;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.carnival-coupon-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.coupon-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.coupon-code {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px dashed var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.coupon-copy-btn {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.coupon-copy-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Specific Section: State & UT Holiday Package Finder */
.specific-finder-box-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 2.5rem auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 25;
}

.specific-state-finder {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.specific-state-finder:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.state-finder-search-body {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.state-finder-input-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.state-finder-input-wrapper:focus-within {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
}

.state-directory-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.state-directory-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.finder-quick-states {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.finder-quick-states .chips-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.state-quick-chip {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.state-quick-chip:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.18);
}

/* State Directory Search - Compact Find State Button */
#state-directory-search-btn {
  width: auto;
  min-width: unset;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  gap: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.2);
}

#state-directory-search-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

#state-directory-search-btn svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

/* Bharat Yatra Finder Box */
.sotc-finder-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.finder-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.finder-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.finder-count {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.sotc-finder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.finder-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.finder-field-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.finder-select {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.finder-select:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
}

.sotc-finder-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sotc-finder-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 2. Bharat Yatra Bestselling Packages Section (Compact & Minimal) */
.sotc-packages-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.sotc-packages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.sotc-pkg-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sotc-pkg-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.14), 0 0 15px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25);
}

.pkg-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 145px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pkg-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sotc-pkg-card:hover .pkg-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pkg-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.55rem;
  left: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pkg-img-wrap .pkg-rating-chip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.55rem;
  right: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
}

.pkg-body {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  flex: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.pkg-state-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.pkg-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.pkg-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.55rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.pkg-price-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.price-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.price-unit {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.sotc-book-btn {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.2);
}

.sotc-book-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. BHARAT YATRA: MELIUS-STYLE 3D SHOWCASE SECTION (WHITE THEME WITH TINY BLACK DOTS)
   (Exact Melius 3D Carousel with All 28 States & 8 Union Territories)
   ========================================================================== */

.melius-themes-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 840px;
  z-index: 20;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.melius-bg-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Very Small Subtle Dots */
.melius-dot-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16'%3E%3Crect x='7' y='7' width='1.6' height='1.6' rx='0.8' ry='0.8' fill='rgb(11,23,54)' fill-opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-position: 0 0;
}

.melius-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.melius-glow-sky {
  top: 30%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 720px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.melius-glow-amber {
  bottom: 10%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.melius-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Header */
.melius-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.melius-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.15rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.melius-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.6);
  animation: meliusPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes meliusPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.melius-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.melius-subtitle {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.melius-filters-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.melius-filters-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06);
  overflow-x: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.melius-filters-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.melius-filter-btn {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.melius-filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
}

.melius-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
}

/* 3D Stage Viewport */
.melius-stage-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  height: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.melius-stage-wrap.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Vignette Fades Removed - Side cards remain fully sharp and clear */
.melius-fade-edge {
  display: none !important;
}

.melius-fade-left,
.melius-fade-right {
  display: none !important;
}

.melius-3d-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  perspective: 1400px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 50%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.melius-cards-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Individual Destination Card */
.melius-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 330px;
  height: 470px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.melius-stage-wrap.is-dragging .melius-card {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.melius-card.is-active {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.3),
              0 0 25px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.35);
}

.melius-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.melius-card:hover .melius-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.melius-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.7) 42%,
    rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.1) 70%,
    rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.35) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.melius-card-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  inset-x: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 5;
}

.melius-card-pill {
  padding: 0.34rem 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.melius-card-rating {
  padding: 0.34rem 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.5);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.melius-card-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-x: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 5;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.melius-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.48rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.melius-card-landmark {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.melius-card-tagline {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.melius-card-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.melius-card-theme-chip {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.melius-card-touch-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  padding: 0.34rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.melius-card:hover .melius-card-touch-btn {
  transform: translateX(2px);
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .melius-stage-wrap {
    height: 470px;
  }
  .melius-card {
    width: 295px;
    height: 430px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .melius-themes-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  
  .melius-stage-wrap {
    height: 420px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    touch-action: pan-y;
  }
  
  .melius-card {
    width: 260px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  
  .melius-fade-edge {
    width: 35px;
  }
  
  .melius-controls-bar {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    max-width: 92vw;
  }
  
  .melius-indicator-group {
    min-width: 110px;
  }
  
  .melius-progress-track {
    width: 80px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .melius-themes-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .melius-stage-wrap {
    height: 380px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .melius-card {
    width: 235px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .melius-card-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .melius-card-bottom {
    padding: 1rem 0.9rem 0.9rem;
  }

  .melius-card-tagline {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .melius-controls-bar {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .melius-ctrl-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .melius-active-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .melius-stage-wrap {
    height: 340px;
  }

  .melius-card {
    width: 215px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .melius-card-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .melius-controls-bar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* 4. Bharat Yatra Why Us Pillars */
.sotc-why-us-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.sotc-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.1);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 5. Bharat Yatra Signature Experiences */
.signature-experiences-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.signature-exp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.signature-exp-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -4px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.signature-exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -6px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.15), 0 0 18px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.2);
}

.exp-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.exp-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.signature-exp-card:hover .exp-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.exp-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.exp-region-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
}

.exp-card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.exp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.exp-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.exp-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.exp-highlight-chip {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.exp-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.exp-recommended-time {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.exp-explore-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.exp-explore-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .signature-exp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .signature-exp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .exp-card-media {
    height: 190px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5.1. Bharat Yatra - Why Choose Us Section (Minimal & Clean)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.why-us-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.why-us-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.why-icon-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.14);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.why-us-card:hover .why-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #0B1736;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.why-card-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5.2. Bharat Yatra - FAQ Accordion Section (5 Key Questions)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-home-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.faq-accordion-list {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.03);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.14);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
}

.faq-chevron {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer-pane {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-answer-inner strong {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Bharat Yatra Helpline Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.sotc-helpline-strip {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.helpline-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.helpline-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.helpline-icon-large {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
}

.helpline-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.helpline-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #EEF3F6;
}

.helpline-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sotc-call-btn {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sotc-call-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.sotc-request-callback-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.sotc-request-callback-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Bharat Yatra Mega Footer & Site Footers (Luxury Deep Navy Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.sotc-mega-footer,
.footer-section {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.12);
  color: #F8F6F1;
  padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.sotc-container,
.footer-container {
  max-width: 1340px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.mega-footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-brand-col .brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo-badge {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 10px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
}

.footer-brand-col .logo-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-brand-col .logo-subtitle {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.footer-brand-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 340px;
}

/* Social Media Icon Row */
.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #0B1736;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
}

.social-icon-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Customer Support Card */
.footer-support-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.16);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-support-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.support-card-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.18);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.support-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.12rem;
}

.support-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.support-phone {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.support-phone:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.support-email {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.support-email:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Footer Link Columns */
.footer-links-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-nav-link.bold-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.f-contact-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-nav-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Explore All 28 States & 8 UTs Pill Section */
.mega-footer-popular-states {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.12);
  padding: 1.35rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.popular-states-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.popular-states-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.states-pin-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.popular-states-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.popular-states-subtext {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.popular-states-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
}

.popular-states-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.state-pill {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.14);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.state-pill:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #0B1736;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.state-pill.ut-pill {
  background: rgba(238, 243, 246, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.16);
  color: #D9E1E8;
}

.state-pill.ut-pill:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #0B1736;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.state-pill.state-pill-all {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #0B1736;
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.25);
}

.state-pill.state-pill-all:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  color: #0B1736;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.mega-footer-bottom,
.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #D9E1E8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.bottom-divider {
  color: rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Bharat Yatra Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .sotc-packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .sotc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .sotc-finder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .mega-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mega-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sotc-packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sotc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sotc-reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sotc-finder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sotc-mega-footer,
  .footer-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem 0;
  }
  .mega-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .helpline-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .helpline-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* Notification Toast */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  z-index: 300;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
  }
  
  .zoom-card {
    width: 220px;
    height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1081px) and (max-width: 1240px) {
  .header-wrapper {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .navbar-container {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.1rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.25rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    gap: 0.22rem;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    padding-left: 0.65rem;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  .lang-btn-trigger {
    padding: 0.36rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .cta-btn-primary {
    padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .logo-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .header-wrapper {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .nav-menu, .nav-actions .cta-btn-primary {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .nav-actions::before {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .zoom-card {
    width: 180px;
    height: 250px;
  }
  
  .state-modal-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  
  .modal-image-col {
    height: 200px;
    min-height: 200px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global "Explore States" Mega Dropdown & Mobile Accordion Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mega Dropdown Panel - Expansive Luxury Proportions (Displays All 28 States & 8 UTs) */
.explore-mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  right: -80px;
  width: 860px;
  max-width: 95vw;
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -10px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(217, 225, 232, 0.6), 0 32px 64px -16px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.1);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .explore-mega-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .explore-mega-menu,
.explore-mega-menu:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Invisible hover bridge */
.explore-mega-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 15px;
}

/* Mega Menu Header */
.mega-menu-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mega-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 440px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}

.mega-search-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.08);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.mega-search-input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  width: 100%;
}

.mega-search-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mega-view-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-view-all-btn:hover {
  background: #15244f;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 54, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mega Menu Columns */
.mega-menu-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mega-col.states-col {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-right: 1rem;
}

.mega-col-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
}

.mega-col-heading h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0;
}

.col-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.col-badge.ut-badge {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.15);
  color: #8e6c27;
}

/* States 3-Column Grid Layout: Shows ALL 28 States side-by-side cleanly */
.mega-items-list.states-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  max-height: 440px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 0.35rem;
}

.mega-items-list.uts-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  max-height: 440px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 0.35rem;
}

/* Scrollbar refinement */
.mega-items-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.mega-items-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.mega-items-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.mega-items-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #94a3b8;
}

.mega-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 0.45rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.mega-dropdown-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.mega-dropdown-link.ut-link:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 164, 92, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.link-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mega-dropdown-link:hover .link-bullet {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

.mega-dropdown-link.ut-link .link-bullet {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mega-dropdown-link.ut-link:hover .link-bullet {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

.link-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.link-state-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}

.mega-dropdown-link:hover .link-state-name {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.mega-dropdown-link.ut-link:hover .link-state-name {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.link-state-capital {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.link-arrow {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mega-dropdown-link:hover .link-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.dropdown-empty-msg {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .explore-mega-menu {
    width: 680px;
    right: -40px;
  }
  .mega-items-list.states-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .explore-mega-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer Accordion Styles */
.mobile-dropdown-accordion {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.mobile-dropdown-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-dropdown-header .mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-acc-btn {
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-acc-btn.rotated {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-dropdown-content {
  display: none;
  max-height: 360px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-dropdown-content.open {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mobile-sub-group-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.35rem 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 0.375rem;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover,
.mobile-sub-link:active {
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.mobile-sub-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-sub-name {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mobile-sub-cap {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mobile-sub-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}




/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED GLOBAL RESPONSIVE & MOBILE POLISH (320px - 1280px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fluid Typography for Main Headings */
h1.hero-headline-compact,
h1.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.sotc-main-title,
.melius-title,
.specific-title,
.gallery-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sotc-subtitle,
.melius-subtitle,
.specific-subtitle,
.gallery-section-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.8vw, 1.08rem);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Ensure all images and media fit within boundaries */
img, video, iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* 1. Large Tablet & Small Laptop (1025px - 1280px) */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1280px) {
  .navbar-container {
    max-width: 96%;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.65rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .cta-btn-primary {
    padding: 0.42rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .sotc-packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .sotc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* 2. Standard Tablet (769px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .navbar-container {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .sotc-container {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .sotc-packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .sotc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .signature-exp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .state-modal-card.expanded-modal-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-height: 88vh;
    max-width: 680px;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .modal-image-col {
    height: 260px;
  }
}

/* 3. Small Tablet (601px - 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-wrapper {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .navbar-container {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    top: 68px;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .sotc-container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .sotc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .signature-exp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .sotc-packages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .sotc-filters-bar {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .sotc-filters-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .sotc-category-pill {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .mega-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .state-finder-input-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .state-directory-input {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .sotc-finder-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .helpline-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .helpline-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .helpline-right {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .sotc-call-btn,
  .sotc-request-callback-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .state-modal-card.expanded-modal-card {
    max-width: 94vw;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* 4. Large Mobile (481px - 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sotc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-place-hud {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 1.5rem);
  }

  .state-modal-card {
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
  }

  .modal-melius-tabs-bar {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .modal-melius-tab-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem;
  }
}

/* 5. Standard Mobile (376px - 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-wrapper {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
  }

  .navbar-container {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem;
  }

  .logo-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .logo-badge {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .lang-btn-label {
    display: none;
  }

  .lang-btn-trigger {
    padding: 0.38rem 0.55rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .mobile-lang-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .zoom-card {
    pointer-events: none; /* Allows natural vertical page scrolling through 3D hero on small mobile */
  }

  .state-ticker-card {
    width: 260px;
  }

  .card-thumb-wrap {
    height: 145px;
  }

  .card-ticker-body {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .ticker-state-name {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  .sotc-carnival-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .carnival-coupon-pill {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .sotc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mega-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .popular-states-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .popular-states-pills {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .state-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .modal-image-col {
    height: 190px;
  }

  .modal-content-col {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .modal-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .modal-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .modal-actions a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* 6. Small Mobile (320px - 375px) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .header-wrapper {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.35rem;
  }

  .navbar-container {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.4rem;
  }

  .logo-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .logo-subtitle {
    display: none;
  }

  .logo-badge {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    left: 0.4rem;
    right: 0.4rem;
    top: 60px;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .mobile-lang-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .mobile-lang-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.3rem;
  }

  .state-ticker-card {
    width: 220px;
  }

  .card-thumb-wrap {
    height: 125px;
  }

  .sotc-carnival-banner {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .carnival-headline {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .specific-state-finder {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .state-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-place-hud {
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  }

  .hero-place-chip {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .hero-place-pin {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .hero-place-name {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .hero-state-name {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

/* Below-the-fold Render Performance Optimizations */
.sotc-why-us-section,
.sotc-mega-footer {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 400px;
}