Regional carrier SilkAir will commence flights between Singapore and the east Indian coastal city Visakhapatnam on October 28. Tickets for this first direct route go for $570 return.

Often called “Goa of the East Coast”, Visakhapatnam, like its better known counterpart, offers gorgeous natural sites like virgin beaches, distinctive rock formations, lush green valleys and the stalactite-covered caves.

For more information, head to the SilkAir website.