The story starts in London on Tuesday, October 1, 1872.

Phileas Fogg is a rich English gentleman living in solitude.

Despite his wealth, Fogg lives a modest life with habits carried out with mathematical precision.

At the Reform Club, Fogg gets involved in an argument over an article in The Daily Telegraph stating that with the opening of a new railway section in India, it is now possible to travel around the world in 80 days.

He accepts a wager for GBP20, 000 from his fellow club members, which he will receive if he makes it around the world in 80 days.

He travels through oceans, continents and countries using all possible means of transports and comes across several obstacles like storms, robbers, lack of communication, etc., but never gives up hope and tranquility-his most celebrated qualities.

His final success at the last moment seems miraculous but it also ensures the reward of his determination......