:root {
            --primary-gold: #b6931d;
            --olive: #b7b335;
            --dark-olive: #424918;
            --buttons: #424918;
            --dark-gray: #333;
            --light-gray: #f8f9fa;
        }
 body {
            font-family: apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;
            color: #333;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
        
        a{text-decoration: none;}
        
        /* Header Styles */
        .top-strip {
            background-color: var(--dark-olive);
            color: white;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            padding: 5px 0;
        }
        
        .logo-container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 15px 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .logo {
            height: 70px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .company-name {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--dark-olive);
            margin-left: 15px;
        }
        
        /* Sticky Header */
        .sticky-header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            background-color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .sticky-header .logo-container {
            padding: 5px 0;
        }
        
        .sticky-header .logo {
            height: 50px;
        }
        
        .sticky-header .company-name {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
        }
        
        /* Navigation */
        .navbar {
            padding: 0;
        }
      /*  pipe*/
      .navbar-nav .nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

/* Add | after each menu */
.navbar-nav .nav-item::after {
    content: "|";
    position: absolute;
    right: -5px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #999;
}

/* Remove | from last menu */
.navbar-nav .nav-item:last-child::after {
    content: "";
}
      /*  pipe*/
        .navbar-nav .nav-link {
            color: var(--dark-gray);
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 20px 25px;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: .1px;
        }
        
        .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }
        
        /* .navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 50%;
            background-color: var(--primary-gold);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        } */
        
        /* .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after {
            width: 80%;
        } */
        
        .dropdown-menu {
            border: none;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
        }
        
        .dropdown-item {
            padding: 10px 20px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        
        .dropdown-item:hover {
            background-color: var(--light-gray);
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }
        
        /* Hero Section */
        .hero-section {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
          
        }
        
        .carousel-container {
            width: 95%;
            margin: 0 auto;
            border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .carousel-item {
            /* height: 700px; */
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
        }
         .carousel-item img{height: 600px; object-fit: cover;}
        
        .carousel-caption {
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 30px;
            bottom: 50px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 90%;
            max-width: 800px;
        }
        
        .carousel-caption h3 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: white;
        }
        
        .carousel-caption p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        
        .carousel-control-prev, .carousel-control-next {
            width: 5%;
        }
        
        .carousel-indicators {
            bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .carousel-indicators button {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 5px;
        }
        
        /* Welcome Section */
        .welcome-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: var(--light-gray);
        }
        
        .welcome-box {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 15px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0;
        }
        
        .welcome-text {
            padding: 50px;
            flex: 1;
        }
        
        .welcome-image {
            flex: 1;
            /* height: 400px; */
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
           
        }
        
        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--dark-olive);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 80px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--primary-gold);
            bottom: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }
        
        /* Study Tours Section */
        .study-tours-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        
        .tour-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            height: 100%;
        }
        
        .tour-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }
        
        .tour-image {
            /* height: 200px; */
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
        }
        
        .tour-content {
            padding: 20px;
        }
        
        .tour-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--dark-olive);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .tour-card:hover .tour-title {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }
        
        .btn-custom {
            background-color: var(--buttons);
            color: white;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-block;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .btn-custom::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--primary-gold);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .btn-custom:hover {
            background-color: #3d4412;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        
        .btn-custom:hover::after {
            height: 5px;
        }
        
        /* Parallax Section */
        .parallax-section {
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1950&q=80');
            background-attachment: fixed;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-size: cover;
            height: 400px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .parallax-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }
        
        .parallax-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            color: white;
            max-width: 600px;
            text-align: center;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        /* Tour Packages Section */
        .packages-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: var(--light-gray);
            background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDAlIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwMCUiPjxkZWZzPjxwYXR0ZXJuIGlkPSJwYXR0ZXJuIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDAiIHBhdHRlcm5Vbml0cz0idXNlclNwYWNlT25Vc2UiIHBhdHRlcm5UcmFuc2Zvcm09InJvdGF0ZSg0NSkiPjxyZWN0IHdpZHRoPSIyMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyMCIgZmlsbD0icmdiYSgyNTUsMjU1LDI1NSwwLjEpIi8+PC9wYXR0ZXJuPjwvZGVmcz48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSJ1cmwoI3BhdHRlcm4pIi8+PC9zdmc+');
        }
        
        .package-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 15px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            height: 100%;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .package-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(46,52,9,0.9) 100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .package-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.03);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }
        
        .package-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        
        .package-image {
            /* height: 250px; */
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .package-card:hover .package-image {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        
        .package-content {
            padding: 25px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        .package-content p{color: var(--primary-gold);}
        
        .package-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--dark-olive);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .package-card:hover .package-title {
            color: white;
        }
        
        .package-card:hover .package-content p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
        }
        
        .package-link {
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        
        /* Testimonials Section */
        .testimonials-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .testimonials-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, var(--primary-gold) 50%, transparent 100%);
        }
        
        .testimonial-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px 30px 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            margin: 20px 10px;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-gold);
        }
        
        .testimonial-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }
        
        .testimonial-card::before {
            content: '"';
            font-size: 100px;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            position: absolute;
            top: -30px;
            left: 20px;
            font-family: Georgia, serif;
            opacity: 0.2;
            line-height: 1;
        }
        
        .testimonial-content {
            font-style: italic;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .author-image {
            width: 80px;
            height: 55px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-right: 20px;
            border: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
        }
        
        .author-info h5 {
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            color: var(--dark-olive);
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        
        .author-info p {
            margin-bottom: 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #666;
        }
        
        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background-color: #333;
            color: white;
            padding: 60px 0 20px;
        }
        
        .footer-logo {
            height: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .footer-about {
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        
        .footer-heading {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
        }
        
        .footer-heading::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 50px;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--primary-gold);
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
        }
        
        .quick-links {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        
        .quick-links li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        
        .quick-links a {
            color: #ccc;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .quick-links a:hover {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }
        
        .quick-links i {
            margin-right: 10px;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            width: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .social-links a {
            display: inline-block;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            text-align: center;
            line-height: 40px;
            margin-right: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            color:#fff;
        }
        
        .social-links a:hover {
            background-color: var(--primary-gold);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }
        
        .contact-info {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .contact-info p {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        
        .contact-info i {
            margin-right: 10px;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-top: 5px;
        }
        
        .copyright {
            border-top: 1px solid #444;
            padding-top: 20px;
            margin-top: 40px;
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #aaa;
        }

/* about page 1 */

        .main-container {
            max-width: 1320px;
            margin: auto;
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        /* HERO BANNER */
        .hero-banner {
            border-radius: 30px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .hero-image {
            position: relative;
            height: 420px;
        }

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

        .hero-image::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.65), rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
        }

        .hero-text {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            text-align: center;
            z-index: 2;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            text-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
        }

        

        /* BELOW BANNER */
        .journey-section {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .journey-section h1 {
            font-size: 40px;
            font-weight: 700;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424918, #b5921d);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .journey-tagline {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            color: #fff;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #424918, #b5921d);
        }

        /* ===== CREATIVE ABOUT PAGE STYLES ===== */
        .trust-quote {
            text-align: center;
            margin: 40px 0 30px;
            padding: 30px 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefaf0, #ffffff);
            border-radius: 60px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .trust-quote .quote-mark {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: rgba(182,147,29,0.15);
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            left: 30px;
        }

        .trust-quote .quote-mark-right {
            right: 30px;
            left: auto;
            bottom: 20px;
            top: auto;
        }

        .trust-quote h3 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: #424918;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        /* Creative Story Grid */
        .story-grid {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 48px;
            margin: 50px 0;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .story-text {
            flex: 1.2;
        }

        .story-text p {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: #3c4e35;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .story-text .highlight {
            color: #b6931d;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .story-text .registration-box {
            background: #fefcf7;
            padding: 18px 22px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            border-left: 4px solid #b6931d;
            margin: 20px 0;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .story-image {
            flex: 0.9;
            border-radius: 32px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -12px rgba(66,73,24,0.15);
        }

        .story-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
        }

    
       
        /* Mission Cards */
        .mission-vision {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 32px;
            margin: 40px 0 50px;
        }

        .mv-card {
            flex: 1;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 28px;
            padding: 32px 28px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid #e9e2ce;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .mv-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            border-color: #b6931d;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -12px rgba(66,73,24,0.1);
        }

        .mv-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: #b6931d;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .mv-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #424918;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .mv-card p {
            color: #5a6a50;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Closing Statement */
        .closing-statement {
            text-align: center;
            margin: 50px 0 30px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42491808, #fefaf0);
            border-radius: 48px;
            border: 1px solid #e9e2ce;
        }

        .closing-statement p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #424918;
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .footer-simple {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid #efe6d2;
            color: #8b9a6e;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }



/* about page end */

/* board of directors  */
 .section-title-wrapper {
            text-align: center;
            margin: 50px 0 35px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title-wrapper .title-icon {
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: #b6931d;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(182,147,29,0.1);
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            line-height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .section-title-wrapper h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #424918;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

        .section-title-wrapper h2:before,
        .section-title-wrapper h2:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            width: 40px;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #b6931d);
        }

        .section-title-wrapper h2:before {
            left: -50px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #b6931d);
        }

        .section-title-wrapper h2:after {
            right: -50px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b6931d, transparent);
        }


        
/* ===== BELOW BANNER TEXT ===== */

/* TAGLINE */
.journey-tagline{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 20px;
    border-radius:40px;
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#424918,#b5921d);
}
/* 124 e*/

  .leadership-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 850px;
            margin: 40px auto 50px;
            padding: 24px 32px;
            background: #fefcf7;
            border-radius: 28px;
            border-left: 5px solid #b6931d;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: #3c4e35;
        }
        .rots {
  --body-color1: #cda351;
  --body-color2: #393939;

}

.d-flex {
  display: flex;
}

.justify-content-center {
  justify-content: center;
}



.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Equal height columns */
.row.equal-cols {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.row.equal-cols > [class*='col-'] {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Card Design */
.chair-div2 {
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 10px rgba(146, 146, 146, 0.5);
  padding: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.chair-div2 img {
  width: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
}

.chair-div2 h2 {
  font-size: 20px;
  background: #665f19;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px;
  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.chair-div2 h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--body-color2);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.chair-div2 h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--body-color1);
  margin: 10px 0 20px;
}	


/* board of directors end  */

/* co op page */



.co-op-cnt{
     --olive: #424918;
            --gold: #b6931d;
            --gold-light: #fef6e0;
            --sage: #6a7c4a;
            --cream-bg: #fefcf5;
            --shadow-soft: 0 20px 35px -12px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.08);
            --shadow-hover: 0 25px 35px -16px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.15);
            --card-radius: 32px;

}
 

/* ===== BELOW BANNER TEXT ===== */

/* TAGLINE */

        /* CREATIVE COOP SECTION */
        .creative-coop-section {
            margin: 60px 0 80px;
        }

        .journey-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            position: relative;
        }

       

        .journey-header h1 {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--olive);
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .journey-header h1 span {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .journey-subhead {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #4a5a3a;
            max-width: 650px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .quote-line {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: #8b7a4a;
            margin-top: 20px;
            display: inline-block;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(182, 147, 29, 0.3);
            padding-top: 16px;
        }

        .creative-layout {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 56px;
            align-items: center;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 48px;
            padding: 20px 0;
        }

        .creative-text {
            flex: 1.2;
        }

        .creative-image {
            flex: 0.9;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Removed experiential wisdom badge */
        .creative-text h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--olive);
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }

        .creative-text h2 i {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-right: 8px;
        }

        .lead-text {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: #3c4e35;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            line-height: 1.55;
        }

        /* Removed institution list - AMUL, IFFCO etc removed */
        /* Professional redesigned description text */
        .professional-description {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: #2e3d2a;
            margin: 28px 0 32px;
            padding: 24px 28px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefcf7, #ffffff);
            border-radius: 28px;
            border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
        }

        .professional-description i {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-right: 8px;
        }

        .professional-description strong {
            color: var(--olive);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .creative-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            background: var(--olive);
            color: white;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.25s;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.2);
        }

        .creative-link:hover {
            background: #5a6e2c;
            gap: 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.25);
        }

        .image-frame {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 40px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .image-frame img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            border-radius: 40px;
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }

        .image-frame:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }

        /* ===== REDESIGNED STYLISH WHY US CARDS ===== */
        .stylish-why-section {
            margin: 80px 0 60px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
        }

        .section-header .script-accent {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(182, 147, 29, 0.1);
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 5px 20px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--olive);
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .section-header .subhead {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #5a6c48;
            max-width: 580px;
            margin: 16px auto 0;
        }

        .stylish-grid {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 32px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .stylish-card {
            flex: 1 1 240px;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: var(--card-radius);
            padding: 0;
            transition: all 0.35s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid #f0e7cf;
        }

        .stylish-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 28px 38px -16px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.2);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .card-inner {
            padding: 36px 26px 38px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .card-accent-line {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 5px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #e6c87a, var(--olive));
        }

        .icon-modern {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef7e8, #fff8e8);
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            border: 1px solid rgba(182, 147, 29, 0.2);
        }

        .stylish-card:hover .icon-modern {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #e2bc5a);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .stylish-card:hover .icon-modern i {
            color: white;
        }

        .icon-modern i {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .stylish-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--olive);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            letter-spacing: -0.3px;
        }

        .stylish-card p {
            color: #4a5a3e;
            line-height: 1.55;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .card-number {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 18px;
            right: 20px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: rgba(182, 147, 29, 0.08);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        /* Travel That Teaches - creative banner */
        .travel-banner {
            background: linear-gradient(125deg, #fff8ea, #ffffff);
            border-radius: 56px;
            padding: 56px 48px;
            text-align: center;
            margin: 40px 0 60px;
            border: 1px solid #f1e6cc;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .travel-banner::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -30%;
            right: -10%;
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(182,147,29,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .travel-banner h3 {
            font-size: 2.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--olive);
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }

        .travel-quote-text {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #a07f2c;
            font-style: italic;
            margin: 20px 0 24px;
        }

        

        /* mini icon gallery */
        .icon-trio {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 28px;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 50px 0 40px;
        }

        .icon-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 32px;
            padding: 20px 32px;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
            border: 1px solid #ede3c6;
            transition: all 0.2s;
        }

        .icon-card i {
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .icon-card p {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--olive);
        }

        /* footnote message - professional redesign */
        .footnote-message {
            margin: 40px 0 50px;
            background: linear-gradient(115deg, #FEFCF3, #ffffff);
            padding: 32px 40px;
            border-radius: 36px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #2e3d2a;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid #efe5ce;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        .footnote-message i {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin: 0 8px;
        }

        /* footer - simplified as requested (removed specific text) */
        .footer-simple {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px 48px;
            border-top: 1px solid #efe6d2;
            margin-top: 20px;
            color: #8b9a6e;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

/* grid section */
/* GRID */
.custom-tour-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

/* CARD */
.custom-card {
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    transition: 0.4s;
}
.custom-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.custom-card-img {
    height: 260px;
    position: relative;
}
.custom-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.custom-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}
.custom-card:hover .custom-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* TITLE */
.custom-card-title {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #fff;
}

/* MODAL */
.custom-modal-content {
    border-radius: 25px;
}

.custom-modal-header {
    background: #556b2f;
    color: white;
}

.custom-desc {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.custom-points li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}


        
/* co op page end*/

/* services page */

        /* intro artistic */
        .services-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 780px;
            margin: 0 auto 80px auto;
            position: relative;
        }

        .services-intro h2 {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .services-intro .subhead {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            background: linear-gradient(115deg, #fef9ef, #fff7ea);
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 14px 36px;
            border-radius: 100px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(181,146,29,0.4);
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            font-weight: 500;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        /* CREATIVE BENTO GRID FOR SERVICES */
        .bento-services {
            margin: 40px 0 90px;
        }

        .bento-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .bento-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 40px;
            padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.2, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -15px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(181, 146, 29, 0.2);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
        }

        .bento-card:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #fefaf2); }
        .bento-card:nth-child(3) { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fefcf7, #ffffff); }
        .bento-card:nth-child(5) { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #fef6e8); }

        .bento-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px);
            box-shadow: 0 35px 50px -20px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.25);
            border-color: var(--btdc-gold);
        }

        .card-icon {
            background: var(--green-mist);
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 28px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            transition: 0.2s;
        }

        .bento-card:hover .card-icon {
            background: var(--btdc-green);
        }

        .card-icon i {
            font-size: 36px;
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
        }

        .bento-card:hover .card-icon i {
            color: #ffefb9;
        }

        .bento-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 14px;
            letter-spacing: -0.3px;
        }

        .bento-card p {
            color: #4a5a38;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

       

        /* spectrum wavy section */
        .spectrum-wavy {
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, #fffaf0, #ffffff);
            border-radius: 70px;
            padding: 60px 45px;
            margin: 50px 0 80px;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            border: 1px solid #f3e9d2;
        }

        .spectrum-title {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 55px;
        }

        .spectrum-title h3 {
            font-size: 40px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 18px;
        }

        .spectrum-title h3 i {
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        .masonry-offer {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .offer-pillar {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 38px;
            padding: 28px;
            transition: 0.25s;
            border: 1px solid #f0e3cf;
        }

        .offer-pillar:hover {
            border-color: var(--btdc-gold);
            transform: scale(1.01);
        }

        .offer-pillar h4 {
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--btdc-gold);
            padding-left: 18px;
        }

        .pillar-list {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .pillar-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 10px 0;
            font-weight: 500;
            border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(66,73,24,0.1);
        }

        .pillar-list li i {
            width: 28px;
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
        }

        /* creative vehicle / rental row */
        .transport-special {
            background: #fef9f0;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 35px;
            margin-top: 40px;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .transport-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 32px;
            padding: 24px;
        }

        .transport-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .flex-badge {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .badge-item {
            background: var(--green-mist);
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
        }

        .reservation-creative {
            background: linear-gradient(125deg, #42491810, #ffffff);
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 35px;
            margin-top: 35px;
        }

        .reservation-creative h4 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .ticket-strip {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 18px;
        }

        .ticket-item {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 80px;
            padding: 10px 24px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border: 1px solid var(--btdc-gold);
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* floating note */
        .care-note {
            text-align: center;
            margin: 60px 0 55px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            background: #fef6e8;
            padding: 18px;
            border-radius: 80px;
            width: fit-content;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
        }

/* services page end*/
/* gallery page */
/* ----- intro section with small content + icon ----- */
        .gallery-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 850px;
            margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
        }

        .gallery-intro h2 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            letter-spacing: -0.3px;
        }

        .gallery-intro .subhead {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: #3a422b;
            font-weight: 400;
            background: #fefaf0;
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(181, 146, 29, 0.25);
        }

        /* ----- UNIFORM GALLERY GRID: exactly 3 columns on desktop, all images same width & height ----- */
        .gallery-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 28px;
            margin: 50px 0 80px;
        }

        /* all cards have identical aspect ratio - perfect square for uniformity */
        .gallery-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
            background: #f8f6f0;
            cursor: pointer;
            aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .gallery-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
        }

        .gallery-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
            display: block;
        }

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

        /* subtle gradient overlay on hover only (no text ever) */
        .gallery-card::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(66,73,24,0.1) 0%, rgba(66,73,24,0.35) 100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .gallery-card:hover::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* brand note */
        .brand-note {
            text-align: center;
            margin: 20px 0 60px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #8a7b4b;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.1);
            padding-top: 35px;
        }

        /* ----- LIGHTBOX with next/prev navigation, clean caption (only inside lightbox) ----- */
        .lightbox {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94);
            z-index: 1000;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            cursor: default;
        }

        .lightbox.active {
            display: flex;
        }

        .lightbox-content {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 90vw;
            max-height: 85vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .lightbox-img {
            max-width: 100%;
            max-height: 85vh;
            border-radius: 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            border: 2px solid var(--btdc-gold);
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        /* navigation arrows */
        .nav-arrow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            background: rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.75);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            border: 1px solid rgba(181, 146, 29, 0.5);
            z-index: 1010;
        }

        .nav-arrow:hover {
            background: var(--btdc-green);
            color: #ffeaac;
            transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
            border-color: var(--btdc-gold);
        }

        .prev-arrow {
            left: 20px;
        }

        .next-arrow {
            right: 20px;
        }

        .close-lightbox {
            position: absolute;
            top: 25px;
            right: 35px;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: 0.2s;
            z-index: 1010;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .close-lightbox:hover {
            background: var(--btdc-green);
            color: white;
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* lightbox caption: shows location/title but never on thumbnails */
        .lightbox-caption {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 25px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            background: rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.85);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            padding: 10px 28px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            color: white;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 1rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            text-align: center;
            white-space: nowrap;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--btdc-gold);
            border-right: 3px solid var(--btdc-gold);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1010;
        }

        .lightbox-caption i {
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            margin-right: 8px;
        }

/* gallery page end*/
/* tour package main */
.co-op-cnt1{
       --btdc-green: #424918;
            --btdc-gold: #b5921d;
            --gold-light: #fef3d6;
            --green-mist: #f1f4e8;
}

/* INTRO */
        /* .packages-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto 70px;
        }

        .packages-intro h2 {
            font-size: 2.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        } */

        .subhead {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            background: #fefaf0;
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 80px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(181,146,29,0.3);
        }

        /* GRID */
        .tour-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
            margin: 50px 0 80px;
        }

        /* card (now clickable opens modal, not link) */
        .btdc-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 36px;
            overflow: hidden;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 40px -18px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.15);
            transition: all 0.5s ease;
            background: #fff;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: block;
        }
        .btdc-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px);
            box-shadow: 0 40px 55px -20px rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.35);
        }
        .card-img {
            position: relative;
            height: 280px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .card-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.7s ease;
        }
        .btdc-card:hover .card-img img {
            transform: scale(1.12);
        }
        .card-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.75), rgb(181 146 29 / 23%));
            opacity: 0;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            flex-direction: column;
            transition: 0.5s;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .btdc-card:hover .card-overlay {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        .card-overlay i {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: white;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            border-radius: 60px;
            padding: 12px;
        }
        .card-title {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .card-title h3 {
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 0;
        }


        /* modal custom styles */
        .modal-content {
            border-radius: 28px;
            border: none;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .modal-header {
            background: var(--btdc-green);
            color: white;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--btdc-gold);
            padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
        }
        .modal-header .btn-close {
            filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
        }
        .modal-body {
            padding: 1.8rem;
        }
        .modal-title {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
        }
        .tour-modal-desc {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: #2c3e2c;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--btdc-gold);
            padding-left: 18px;
            background: #fefcf5;
            border-radius: 12px;
        }
        .points-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin: 1.2rem 0 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .points-title i {
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }
        .tour-points {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        .tour-points li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: baseline;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #2d3e2b;
        }
        .tour-points li i {
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            min-width: 24px;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }
        .modal-footer {
            background: #f8f9fa;
            justify-content: center;
            border-top: none;
        }
        .btn-inquiry {
            background: var(--btdc-green);
            color: white;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 8px 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        .btn-inquiry:hover {
            background: #5c6b22;
            color: #fff;
        }


/* tour package main end */



/* testimonial page */
  /* ----- intro section with small content + icon ----- */
        .testimonial-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 780px;
            margin: 0 auto 64px auto;
        }
        .testimonial-intro h2 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            letter-spacing: -0.3px;
        }

        .testimonial-intro .subhead {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: #3a422b;
            font-weight: 400;
            background: #fefaf0;
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(181, 146, 29, 0.25);
        }

        /* ----- creative testimonial grid (cards) ----- */
        .testimonials-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            margin: 50px 0 80px;
        }

        /* testimonial card with creative flair */
        .testimonial-card1 {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            padding: 2rem 1.8rem 2rem 1.8rem;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
            box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
            border: 1px solid rgba(181, 146, 29, 0.2);
            position: relative;
            backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
        }

        .testimonial-card1:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
            border-color: var(--btdc-gold);
        }

        /* decorative quote icon */
        .quote-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            opacity: 0.5;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .quote-icon i {
            background: rgba(181, 146, 29, 0.1);
            padding: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .testimonial-text {
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.55;
            color: #2b3522;
            margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
            font-weight: 500;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .testimonial-text p {
            font-style: normal;
            letter-spacing: -0.2px;
        }

        /* traveler info row with small icon for each */
        .traveler-info {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            border-top: 2px dashed rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.15);
            padding-top: 20px;
            margin-top: 8px;
        }

        .avatar-icon {
            background: var(--btdc-green);
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            font-size: 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        .traveler-details h4 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--btdc-green);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .traveler-details span {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #8a7b4b;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .traveler-details span i {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
        }

        /* star rating row (decorative) */
        .rating-stars {
            margin-top: 12px;
            color: var(--btdc-gold);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

/* testimonial page end*/


/* contact page */
/* ========= TWO COLUMN SECTION ========= */
        .contact-row {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 2.2rem;
            margin: 2rem 0 2rem 0;
        }

        /* contact details card */
        .contact-details-card {
            flex: 1.2;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(185, 146, 29, 0.18);
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        /* map card */
        .map-card {
            flex: 1;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(185, 146, 29, 0.18);
            min-height: 380px;
        }

        /* info blocks */
        .info-group {
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .info-title {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: #b5921d;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(185, 146, 29, 0.25);
            padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }

        .info-title i {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: #424918;
            background: rgba(66, 73, 24, 0.1);
            padding: 6px;
            border-radius: 12px;
        }

        .address-block, .contact-block {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #2b3920;
        }

        .address-block i, .contact-block i {
            width: 28px;
            color: #b5921d;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .multi-line {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
        }

        .contact-chip {
            background: #fafaf3;
            padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 60px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            width: fit-content;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.2s;
            border: 1px solid #e9e5cf;
        }

        .contact-chip i {
            color: #424918;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .contact-chip:hover {
            background: #fff8e7;
            border-color: #b5921d;
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .social-follow-block {
            margin-top: 1.8rem;
            padding-top: 0.5rem;
        }

        .social-follow-block p {
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: #424918;
        }

        .social-icon-group {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .social-icon-group a {
            background: #f6f5ec;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 60px;
            color: #424918;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.25s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 1px solid rgba(185, 146, 29, 0.3);
        }

        .social-icon-group a:hover {
            background: #b5921d;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            border-color: #b5921d;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(185,146,29,0.4);
        }

        /* map iframe */
        .map-frame {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            min-height: 380px;
            border: 0;
            display: block;
        }

        /* address full correction & style */
        .address-highlight {
            background: #fefaf0;
            padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-top: 8px;
            border-left: 4px solid #b5921d;
        }

        /* correction sentence / artistic bar */
        .correct-sentence-bar {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-top: 3rem;
            padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
            background: #FDFBF5;
            border-radius: 80px;
            border: 1px solid #ece3cd;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #4a5b2e;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .correct-sentence-bar i {
            color: #b5921d;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .badge-eco {
            background: #42491810;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #424918;
        }
/* contact page end*/


/* notification page */
 /* main card – extends full width, but with max-width */
 .not a {
    color: #424918 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}
    .landing {
      
      width: 100%;
      margin-top:40px;            /* small breathing space from very top */
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      border-radius: 3rem;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 50, 70, 0.4), 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(0, 32, 64, 0.2);
  
    }

    /* ----- header: logo at the top (header section) ----- */
   

    /* iconic emblem: sun + waves / tourism vibe (left aligned) */
    .logo-emblem {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .emblem-sun {
      font-size: 3.4rem;
      line-height: 1;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 8px #ffb34780);
    }

    .emblem-wave {
      font-size: 3rem;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-left: -6px;
      color: #0b4b6b;
    }

    /* main wordmark: BHARATHI TOURISM */
    .wordmark {
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      color: #0a2e4b;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      line-height: 1.2;
      text-shadow: 2px 4px 12px rgba(0, 90, 130, 0.15);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17456b, #2b6a9e);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .wordmark span {
      font-weight: 300;
      font-size: 2rem;
      background: none;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: #2c577a;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28628c, #4a7ea8);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
    }

    /* subtle tourism tag (still part of header, no extra section) */
    .sub-tag {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: #5f7d9c;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 4px;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* ----- button area (centered block, no footer) ----- */
   .button-area {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 5rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;       /* 🔥 prevent wrapping */
  gap: 20px;               /* space between buttons */
     /* optional: scroll if needed */
}
    /* big, elegant PDF button */
    .pdf-btn {
          white-space: nowrap;   
        background: #424918;     /* deep ocean blue – tourism theme */
      color: white;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 80px;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      box-shadow: 0 22px 35px -14px #0a3b55, 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 50, 80, 0.3);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 14px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      line-height: 1.5;
    margin-left: 21px;
    text-decoration:none;
    }

    .pdf-btn:hover {
      background: #639c54;
      transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow:0 28px 42px -12px #001e0075;
    }

    .pdf-btn:active {
      background: #083753;
      transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.98);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 22px -10px #062b40;
    }

 

    .pdf-btn:hover::after {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ensure absolutely no footer or extra text */
    footer, .footer, .extra-content {
      display: none;
    }

    /* make html, body guarantee no stray elements */
    body :is(footer, .footer) {
      display: block !important;
    }



/* notification page end*/

        
        /* Responsive Styles */
        @media (max-width: 1199px) {
            .navbar-nav .nav-link {
                padding: 20px 20px;
            }
        }


        
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            
          .bento-grid, .masonry-offer {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            .transport-special {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .company-name {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
            
            .carousel-item {
                height: 500px;
            }
            
            .carousel-caption h3 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .welcome-box {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            
            .welcome-text {
                padding: 30px;
            }
            
            .welcome-image {
                width: 100%;
                height: 300px;
            }
            
            .navbar-nav .nav-link {
                padding: 15px 20px;
            }
          .container {
                padding: 0 24px;
            }
            .journey-header h1 {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
            .creative-text h2 {
                font-size: 1.9rem;
            }
            .creative-layout {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .travel-banner h3 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            .travel-quote-text {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .stylish-card {
                flex-basis: 280px;
            }
            .professional-description {
                padding: 20px;
            }
               .gallery-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 20px;
            }
            .tour-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 30px;
            }
        }


           @media (max-width: 880px) {
            .hero-image {
                height: 320px;
            }
               .main-container {
                padding: 1.2rem;
            }
            .hero-text h2 {
                font-size: 1.9rem;
            }
            .hero-text {
                padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            }
            .hero-image {
                min-height: 280px;
            }
         .contact-details-card, .map-card {
                flex: 1 1 100%;
            }
            .map-card {
                min-height: 320px;
            }
            .map-frame {
                min-height: 320px;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
    footer {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-heading {
        padding-top: 30px;
}
    
    .footer-heading::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .footer-logo {
        display: block;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
    }

    .quick-links a {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .quick-links a:hover {
        padding-left: 0; /* remove left shift on hover for mobile */
    }

    .social-links {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .contact-info p {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-info i {
        margin-top: 3px;
    }
    .quick-links li{
        display: inline-flex;

    }


            .footerset{
              
            }
            .carousel-item {
                height: 400px;
            }
            
            .carousel-caption {
                padding: 20px;
                bottom: 30px;
            }
            
            .carousel-caption h3 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .carousel-caption p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .logo-container {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .company-name {
                margin-left: 0;
                margin-top: 10px;
            }
            
            .navbar-nav .nav-link {
                padding: 12px 6px;
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
            
            .testimonial-card {
                margin: 10px 0;
            }
             .hero-text h1 {
                font-size: 25px;
            }
            .journey-section h1 {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
            .main-container {
                padding: 1.2rem;
            }
            .hero-image {
                min-height: 280px;
                height: auto;
            }
            .story-grid {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            .mission-vision {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
          
            .trust-quote h3 {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
           
.section-title-wrapper h2:before,
            .section-title-wrapper h2:after {
                width: 20px;
            }
            
         .bento-grid, .masonry-offer {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .hero-text h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
            .services-intro h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
            .spectrum-wavy { padding: 35px 20px; }
            .container { padding: 0 20px; }
            .hero-image { height: 320px; }
        .testimonial-intro h2 {
                font-size: 1.7rem;
            }
            .testimonials-grid {
                gap: 28px;
            }
            .testimonial-card1 {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
            .container {
                padding: 0 20px;
            }
                .tour-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .navbar-nav .nav-item::after{
                content: unset;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 640px) {
            .gallery-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 20px;
            }
         
            .gallery-intro h2 {
                font-size: 1.7rem;
            }
            .container {
                padding: 10px 20px;
            }
            .nav-arrow {
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            .prev-arrow {
                left: 10px;
            }
            .next-arrow {
                right: 10px;
            }
            .lightbox-caption {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
                padding: 6px 16px;
                white-space: normal;
                width: 80%;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .close-lightbox {
                top: 15px;
                right: 20px;
                width: 40px;
                height: 40px;
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .carousel-item {
                height: 350px;
            }
            
            .carousel-caption h3 {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .welcome-text {
                padding: 20px;
            }
          
        }

         @media (max-width: 520px) {
            .hero-text h2 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            .hero-tagline {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
              .leadership-intro {
                padding: 20px;
                margin: 30px 0;
            }
              .section-title-wrapper h2:before,
            .section-title-wrapper h2:after {
                display: none;
            }
            
         
  .journey-header h1 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            .quote-line {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .stylish-card h3 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
            .footnote-message {
                padding: 24px 20px;
            }
      .contact-chip {
                width: 100%;
            }
        }
         /* custom scroll */
        ::selection {
            background: #b5921d30;
            color: #424918;
        }


          @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .testimonial-intro .subhead {
                font-size: 1rem;
                padding: 10px 18px;
            }
         
        }