If you don't have a passport yet, you need to think about getting one soon. That way you will still have plenty of time to get your Indian visa before the trip.
Applying for a passport
What you'll need:
-valid drivers license
-2 passport photos (you can get these at Walgreens or Kinkos)
-proof of U.S. citizenship (certified birth certificate)
-application for passport: download from: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html
-fee is $97. For optional expedited service it is an additional $60
Where to go:
-find a passport acceptance location at this website: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/
-You must apply in person.
How long will it take?
-Currently, it is taking about 10-12 weeks for the Passport agency to get your passport done and mailed back to you. Start now! Expedited service is quicker, at 2-3 weeks.
-They should give you a slip of paper with a webaddress on it to track your passport application, but it may take up to a month for it to show up on the site.
