The rock paintings at Bikramkhol, about 20 kilometres from Jharsuguda town, are the most significant prehistoric site in the district. Painted on a sandstone cliff face in a natural rock shelter, the images include human figures, animals, geometric patterns, and scenes of hunting and ritual — a visual record of occupation dating back at least to the Mesolithic period, several thousand years BCE.
The site is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and is accessible by vehicle along a rough road. The paintings are exposed rather than in a cave, which makes them vulnerable to weathering, but they are still clearly legible. Hiring a local guide from Jharsuguda is strongly recommended both for navigation and for context — the significance of individual panels is not obvious without background knowledge.
The best time to visit is the cool season (November–February), when the light is better and the heat does not make the exposed hillside uncomfortable.