Dharamshala, Nov. 6 -- Several parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed rainfall while higher reaches received snowfall on Wednesday, leading to a dip in the minimum temperatures in upper reaches. According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD's) Shimla office, very light to light rain was observed at a few places, while very light snowfall was observed at isolated places over the state during the past 24 hours. The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti and the higher reaches of Kinnaur, Kullu and mountain passes received fresh snowfall. The weather office said that trace snowfall was observed in Keylong and Kukumseri. The fresh snowfall brought cheer to local residents and tourists as it heralded the arrival of winter. This year, Himachal's higher reaches received the first snowfall of the season on October 5. The early snowfall has raised hopes for tourism boost among stakeholders in the state.htc...