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At a height of 2903 mts., situated in the interior of the district, the temple of Nag Raja at Sem Mukhem is held in high esteem by the people of the area. Transport facilities are available up to Khamba Khal, a distance of 64 kms. from Tehri. One has to walk for about 7 kms. from the Khamba Khal to reach Sem. The temple is situated at the top of a hill about 5 kms. from the village Mukhem which is 2 kms. from the motor head of Khamba Khal. Accommodation is provided by the ‘Pandas’ of the village Mukhem .

A temple dedicated to Nag Raja is one of the most sought after attraction in the town. Perched at an altitude of 2903 m above the sea level, the temple lays en route Khamba Khal - Sem trek trail.When Krishna felt aversion from Dwarika he wanted to make his new residence in Ramolihat (Tehri Garhwal). Lord Krishna saw the natural beauty of Ramolihat in his dreams and was hooked to it. Gangu ramola was the chief of Ramoligarh. His wife was Mainavati who had two sons –Siduva and Biduva. Siduva and Biduva were mild and very amicable in nature while their father Gangu Ramola was cruel and businessman like. Lord Krishna told to Gangu Ramola his wish to reside in Ramolihat. Gangu ramola put the condiation that when Krishna would kill the Rakshsani of Ramolighat Krishna could live in Ramoligarh. Krishna killed the Rakshsani. Gangu Ramola pleasingly allowed Krishna to live in Ramoligaht. Krishna started living in Sem-Mukhem.