Before approaching Mera Peak, being in the good physical condition is necessary. The best training for such a trip is spending regular days in the mountains and hills. In addition, you may implement lunges, squats, and step aerobics into your fitness routine to help with all this. Most itineraries include a summit day that lasts around 12 hours and comprises 600 meters of ascent followed by 1500 meters of descent. Prior experience with an ice-ax and crampons, as well as altitude trekking, is helpful but not essential if you're traveling with a commercial group,