:root{
    --cream: #FFFAF3;
    --cream-deep: #FFF1DE;
    --ink: #2B2420;
    --ink-soft: #5C5248;
    --orange: #F2731D;
    --orange-deep: #D85E10;
    --sky: #6FB7E0;
    --sky-pale: #DFF0FA;
    --navy: #1F3B4D;
    --gold: #F4A93E;
    --line: rgba(43,36,32,0.10);
 
    --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Georgia', serif;
    --font-body:    'Jost', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  }
 
  *{ box-sizing:border-box; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  img,svg{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
  a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
 
  /* ============ HERO ============ */
 .hero{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    min-height:60vh;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    isolation:isolate;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
  }
 
  /* ---- background: swap the url() below for your own photo ---- */
  .hero-bg{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:-2;
    /* background:
      radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 100%, rgba(242,115,29,0.18), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 55%, #0e1b23 100%); */
    background-image:
      /* radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 100%, rgba(242,115,29,0.18), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(31,59,77,0.25), rgba(14,27,35,0.6)), */
      url('../images/Chopta-Resort-Himalayan-View.jpg');           /* <-- put your dining-table photo here */
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    animation:kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
 
  /* darkening pass so centered text stays legible over any photo */
  .hero-veil{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:-1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(35, 29, 14, 0.75) 0%, rgba(35, 29, 14, 0.32) 22%, rgba(35, 27, 14, 0.32) 78%, rgba(35, 22, 14, 0.75) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(35, 30, 14, 0.55) 0%, rgba(149, 98, 48, 0.45) 35%, rgba(35, 26, 14, 0.12) 60%, rgba(35, 27, 14, 0.7) 100%);
  }
 
  /* faint grain so the warm gradient doesn't look flat/AI-smooth */
  .hero-grain{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; opacity:.05; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
 
  .hero-content{
    position:relative;
    text-align:center;
    max-width:720px;
    padding:96px 24px 84px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
  }
 
  .hero-eyebrow{
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:0.32em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold);
    font-weight:500;
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn .8s ease-out .15s forwards;
  }
 
  .hero-eyebrow::before,
  .hero-eyebrow::after{
    content:'';
    display:inline-block;
    width:22px;
    height:1px;
    background:var(--orange);
    vertical-align:middle;
    margin:0 10px 3px;
  }
 
  .hero-title{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
    line-height:1.05;
    color:var(--cream);
    margin-top:18px;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    text-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn .9s ease-out .3s forwards;
  }
 
  .hero-title em{
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:500;
    color:var(--gold);
  }
 
  /* ---- signature: a quiet ridgeline, with one small window-light ---- */
  .hero-ridge{
    width:220px;
    height:34px;
    margin-top:26px;
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn .9s ease-out .5s forwards;
  }
 
  .hero-ridge path{
    fill:none;
    stroke:var(--orange);
    stroke-width:1.4;
    opacity:0.75;
  }
 
  .hero-ridge circle{
    fill:var(--gold);
    filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--gold));
    animation:flicker 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
 
  .hero-breadcrumb{
    margin-top:22px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:0.04em;
    color:var(--muted);
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn .9s ease-out .65s forwards;
  }
 
  .hero-breadcrumb a{
    color:var(--gold);
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:color .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
  }
  .hero-breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--cream); }
  .hero-breadcrumb a:focus-visible{ outline:1px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:2px; }
 
  .hero-breadcrumb .sep{ color:var(--orange); opacity:0.6; font-size:11px; }
  .hero-breadcrumb .current{ color:var(--cream); }
 
  @keyframes riseIn{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  }
 
  @keyframes kenburns{
    from{ transform:scale(1); }
    to{ transform:scale(1.08); }
  }
 
  @keyframes flicker{
    0%, 100%{ opacity:1; }
    45%{ opacity:0.55; }
    55%{ opacity:0.9; }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .hero-bg{ animation:none; }
    .hero-eyebrow, .hero-title, .hero-ridge, .hero-breadcrumb{ animation:none; opacity:1; }
    .hero-ridge circle{ animation:none; }
  }
 
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .hero{ min-height:52vh; }
    .hero-content{ padding:72px 20px 56px; }
    .hero-eyebrow::before, .hero-eyebrow::after{ width:14px; margin:0 6px 3px; }
  }

 
  /* ============ MAIN CONTACT SECTION ============ */
  .contact-main{
    position:relative;
    padding:min(11vw,120px) 24px min(9vw,90px);
    background:
      radial-gradient(60% 50% at 100% 0%, var(--sky-pale) 0%, transparent 60%),
      var(--cream);
  }
  .contact-shell{
    max-width:1180px;
    margin:0 auto;
  }
  .section-label{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:500;
    letter-spacing:.22em;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .section-heading{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:500;
    font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height:1.12;
    color:var(--ink);
    margin:0 0 18px;
    max-width:15ch;
  }
  .section-heading em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--orange-deep); }
 
  .contact-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px);
    align-items:start;
  }
 
  /* --- Waypoints (trail column) --- */
  .trail-col .lede{
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.7;
    max-width:38ch;
    margin:0 0 48px;
  }
  .waypoints{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:46px;
  }
  .trail-line{
    position:absolute;
    left:9px; top:6px; bottom:6px;
    width:20px;
    height:calc(100% - 12px);
  }
  .waypoint{
    position:relative;
    padding-bottom:44px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(10px);
    transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
  }
  .waypoint:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
  .waypoint.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .waypoint .marker{
    position:absolute;
    left:-46px; top:2px;
    width:20px; height:20px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--cream);
    border:2px solid var(--orange);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .waypoint .marker::after{
    content:"";
    width:6px; height:6px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--orange);
  }
  .waypoint .wp-kicker{
    font-size:11.5px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.16em;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    margin:0 0 6px;
  }
  .waypoint h3{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:500;
    font-size:1.28rem;
    margin:0 0 6px;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .waypoint p{
    margin:0;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.6;
  }
  .waypoint .wp-links{
    display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:10px;
  }
  .waypoint .wp-links a{
    font-size:13.5px;
    font-weight:500;
    color:var(--navy);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding-bottom:2px;
    transition:color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .waypoint .wp-links a:hover{
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    border-color:var(--orange-deep);
  }
 
  /* --- Permit / postcard form column --- */
  .permit-wrap{
    position:relative;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(14px);
    transition:opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease;
  }
  .permit-wrap.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
 
  .permit-card{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--cream-deep);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(43,36,32,.25);
  }
  .permit-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:10px;
    border:1px dashed rgba(43,36,32,.18);
    border-radius:12px;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .stamp{
    position:absolute;
    top:-18px; right:26px;
    width:96px; height:96px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--navy);
    color:var(--sky-pale);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    font-size:9.5px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.09em;
    line-height:1.35;
    padding:8px;
    transform:rotate(9deg);
    border:2px dashed rgba(223,240,250,.4);
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(31,59,77,.55);
    transition:transform .35s ease;
  }
  .permit-card:hover .stamp{ transform:rotate(0deg) scale(1.03); }
 
  .permit-card .form-kicker{
    font-size:11.5px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.18em;
    color:var(--orange-deep);
    margin:0 0 8px;
  }
  .permit-card h2{
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-weight:500;
    font-size:1.7rem;
    margin:0 0 6px;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .permit-card .form-sub{
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-size:14.5px;
    margin:0 0 30px;
  }
 
  form{ display:grid; gap:20px; }
  .field-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
  .field{ position:relative; }
  .field label{
    display:block;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:500;
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom:7px;
  }
  .field input,
  .field select,
  .field textarea{
    width:100%;
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    font-size:15px;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--cream);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:9px;
    padding:12px 14px;
    outline:none;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .field select{
    appearance:none;
    -webkit-appearance:none;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%235C5248' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/></svg>");
    background-repeat:no-repeat;
    background-position:right 14px center;
    padding-right:34px;
  }
  .field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:110px; line-height:1.55; }
  .field input:focus,
  .field select:focus,
  .field textarea:focus{
    border-color:var(--orange);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(242,115,29,.14);
  }
 
  .submit-btn{
    justify-self:start;
    margin-top:6px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    background:var(--orange);
    color:var(--cream);
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:500;
    border:none;
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:14px 30px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .25s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    box-shadow:0 14px 28px -14px rgba(216,94,16,.55);
  }
  .submit-btn:hover{ background:var(--orange-deep); transform:translateY(-1px); }
  .submit-btn:active{ transform:translateY(0); }
  .submit-btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; transition:transform .3s ease; }
  .submit-btn.is-sent{ background:var(--navy); }
  .submit-btn.is-sent svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }
 
  .form-note{
    font-size:12.5px;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    opacity:.8;
  }
 
  /* ============ VISIT / MAP SECTION ============ */
  .visit-section{
    background: black;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .visit-section::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:radial-gradient(50% 60% at 85% 15%, rgba(111,183,224,.16), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .visit-grid{
    position:relative;
    max-width:1180px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:min(9vw,100px) 24px;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap:clamp(30px,5vw,70px);
    align-items:center;
  }
  .visit-info .section-label{ color:var(--gold); }
  .visit-info .section-heading{ color:var(--cream); max-width:16ch; }
  .visit-info p.lede{
    color:rgba(255,250,243,.72);
    font-size:15.5px;
    line-height:1.7;
    max-width:36ch;
    margin:0 0 30px;
  }
  .visit-facts{
    display:grid;
    gap:16px;
    padding-top:22px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,250,243,.14);
  }
  .visit-facts .fact{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; }
  .visit-facts .fact .k{
    font-size:11.5px;
    letter-spacing:.14em;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--orange);
    text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .visit-facts .fact .v{
    font-size:14.5px;
    color:rgba(255,250,243,.85);
    text-align:right;
  }
  .map-frame{
    position:relative;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,250,243,.16);
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    aspect-ratio:4/3.1;
  }
  .map-frame iframe{
    width:100%; height:100%; border:0;
    filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.02);
  }
  .map-frame .map-tag{
    position:absolute;
    left:18px; bottom:18px;
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:500;
    padding:9px 14px;
    border-radius:999px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  }
  .map-frame .map-tag .dot{
    width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--orange);
  }
 
  /* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .visit-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .map-frame{ aspect-ratio:4/3; }
    .field-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .contact-hero{ min-height:80vh; }
    .permit-card{ padding:26px; }
    .stamp{ width:80px; height:80px; font-size:8.5px; top:-14px; right:16px; }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.01ms !important; }
  }