Scandal Point is not well-known speciality by a tourist who comes to visit. It is located to the western edge of Shimla where two of the city's most important roads, The Ridge and Mall Road, converge. This pleasant small square which was overlooked by the mock-Tudor state post office has the bizarre name of Scandal Point. There is an interesting story behind the intriguing name which, is based on facts, the tale of the Scandal Point includes the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh which was regarded as a charismatic and charming character and the impressionable daughter of the British Viceroy.