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The White Palace at Marghuzar was the summer residence of the Wali of Swat. Built entirely of polished white marble in 1941, it now operates as both a museum and a heritage hotel.
Built in 1941 by Miangul Abdul Wadud, the first Wali of Swat, as a summer escape from Saidu Sharif. Queen Elizabeth II famously stayed here in 1961 during her Pakistan tour.
Constructed entirely from local white marble — the same marble used for the Taj Mahal, mined nearby.
Open daily 9 AM - 6 PM. Entry fee around PKR 500. The original royal rooms are preserved as a small museum. Modern rooms have been added at the back as a heritage hotel.
Distance from Mingora: 12 km, 30-40 minutes by car. Elevation: ~5,000 feet.
Yes. The newer rooms behind the original palace are operated as a hotel. Some rooms are inside the historic wing for premium guests.
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